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M Black Diamond Zenix IQ LED Headlamp REVIEW

by Rick Dreher

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Article Summary:

The Black Diamond Zenix IQ does its part in pushing the LED headlamp envelope further. It combines 1-watt LED technical lighting prowess with more economical standard 5 millimeter LEDs for non-technical pursuits in one lightweight and easy to use package. At less than 6 ounces with batteries, the Zenix IQ is a trim powerhouse.

ARTICLE OUTLINE

  • Introduction
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Headlamp Type, Light Sources, Manufacturer's Run Times, Modes and Settings, Other Features, Batteries, Weight, Head Strap, Battery Access, MSRP
  • What's Good
  • What's Not So Good
  • Summary
  • Details
  • Tracking the Changes
    • TABLE: Differences Between Zenix IQ and Zenix Headlamps
  • Lab and Field Performance
    • TABLE: Zenix IQ Output in the Six Continuous Settings
  • Beam Configuration and Usefulness
  • Runtime Tests
    • GRAPH: Intensity vs. Time (Output)
    • TABLE: Run Time, Specified and Measured
  • Shortcomings and Suggestions
  • Conclusion

    # WORDS: 2400
    # PHOTOS: 2
    # TABLES: 4
    # GRAPHS: 1

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