Looking at getting one of these (it's getting cold and dark on this side of the world) one option seems to be SSC and the other Cree but what's what? or doesn't it matter
Thanking you
Can you link to some examples?
SSC make the P7 LED (emitter).
I think Cree make a P7 torch, which uses a different LED. At least this is what I've seen on ebay.
Taken from the DX site
Under Emitter brand type
HA-III Cree SSC P7-C (SXO) 3-Mode 900-Lumen LED Headlamp Set (4*18650 included)
Brand:
-
Model: P7
[b]Emitter Brand/Type: Cree[/b]
Emitter BIN: SSC-P7-C-SXO
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: Powered by a separate rechargeable battery pack (4 x 18650 lithium batteries inside)
Voltage Input: -
Switch Type: Clicky (Clickie), Glow-in-the-dark
Switch Location: Tailcap (Tail-cap)
Modes: 3
Mode Memory: -
Mode Arrangement: Hi > Mid > SOS
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 1000mA Current Output
Brightness: 900 lumens maximum brightness (manufactuer rated)
Runtime: 3 hours (manufactuer rated)
Lens: Coated Glass Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Textured/OP Reflector
Carrying Strap: -
Special Features: HA-III finished
Spare Parts Included: 1x Head Strap, 1x 100~240V AC Power Adapter (US Plug), 1x Rubber Band
and
HA-III SSC P7-C (SXO) 3-Mode 900-Lumen LED Bike Light Set
Brand: -
Model: P7
[b]Emitter Brand/Type: Seoul Semiconductors SSC[/b]
Emitter BIN: P7-C-SXO
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: Powered by a separate rechargeable battery pack (4 x 18650 lithium batteries inside)
Voltage Input: 8.4V max
Switch Type: Clicky (Clickie)
Switch Location: Tailcap (Tail-cap)
Modes: 3
Mode Memory: -
Mode Arrangement: Hi 900LM > Low 500LM > SOS
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 2400mA Current Output
Brightness: 900 lumens maximum brightness (manufactuer rated)
Runtime: Hi:3 hours; Low: 4.5 hours (manufactuer rated)
Lens: Coated Glass Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Smooth/SMO Reflector
Carrying Clip: -
Carrying Strap: -
Accessories Included: 100V~240V AC charger (US plug), Pouch included
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Hopefully someone knows the difference, Thanks.
Ah, I reckon it's just a typo or something. The important bit states that they're both SSC P7, C-BIN. So pretty near identical. I don't think Cree actually make the P7 LED, it's just SSC, though I may be wrong.
HTH
My understanding is Seoul make the p7 led and cree an MCE - they are very similar in that they are 4 die leds but the cree mce the dies are individually connected wheras the P7 they are not.
so the seoul P7 must have the 4 dies in parallel meaning it requires a 3.5 volt 2.8 amp supply whereas the cree MCE can be wired in parallel or series - giving the choice of 3.5 v / 2.8 amp or 14 v / .7 amp
Maximum output from them is the same.
I built my own light using an MCE cree as I wanted to run at 0.7 amp at 14 volt
Cheers!
As above Cree don't make P7's
I've got a Cree MCE based light and it's excellent - not that much of a thrower (distance) but a very good flood of light.
Cree make the LED's and sell them to Seoul who do their own thing with them, and the MCE is now Cree's copy of the P7.
Either way, the 5-mode SKU12060 torch from P7 is a cheap way of getting some decent light for night riding.