62points

Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5

61points

Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8

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Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5 vs Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8

Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8

Why is Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5 better than Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8?

  • 2.75x brighter (high mode)
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    1100lmvs400lm
  • 5.59 more lumens per gram
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    10.18vs4.59
  • 6.9% more battery power
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    3100 mAhvs2900 mAh

Why is Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8 better than Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5?

  • 1h longer runtime (high mode)
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    2hvs1h
  • 12h longer runtime (low mode)
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    36hvs24h
  • 21 g lighter
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    87 gvs108 g

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General info

is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
weight

108 g

87 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Can be mounted on helmet
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
A helmet mounted light is more suitable for night-time mountain biking as the light follows your head around tight corners and bends.
Has tool-less mount
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
It has a tool-less mount, making it easier to put on and remove. This is particularly useful in big cities where crime is more prevalent.
warranty period

2 years

2 years

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Has side lights
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
It has extra lights on the side, helping to make the rider more visible.
All-in-one light
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
The bike light is an all-in-one. Some lights feature a separate battery that is connected to the light via a cable, but an all-in-one light is more compact and cable-free.
width

114 mm

111 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

Light

The light is more intense on high mode. The amount of light emitted is measured in lumens.
It emits more lumens of light per gram of weight.
brightness (mid mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The light is more intense on mid mode. The amount of light emitted is measured in lumens.
Has pulse mode
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
The light has a pulse mode. Pulse mode has the benefit of saving battery by slowly changing between a high and low-intensity light, while maintaining a steady light, which is less distracting.
Has SOS mode
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
The light has an SOS mode. This is used in emergency situations to attract attention.
angle of light

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The light is spread out over a wider area, making it easier to see where you are going.
brightness (flash mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The light is more intense on flash mode. The amount of light emitted is measured in lumens.
brightness (low mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The light is more intense on low mode. The amount of light emitted is measured in lumens.
brightness (pulse mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The light is more intense on pulse mode. The amount of light emitted is measured in lumens.

Battery

has a battery level indicator
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
charge time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
The amount of time the light will last from a full charge when on high mode. High mode is a steady light mode at the highest intensity.
The amount of time the light will last from a full charge when on low mode. Low mode is a steady light mode at a low intensity.
has a rechargeable battery
Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5
Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
runtime (mid mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The amount of time the light will last from a full charge when on mid mode. Mid mode is a steady light mode at a medium intensity.
battery power

3100 mAh

2900 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
runtime (flash mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The amount of time the light will last from a full charge when on flash/strobe mode. This mode quickly turns the light on and off, which has the benefit of saving battery.
runtime (pulse mode)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Diablo Mk5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Exposure Lights Joystick Mk8)

The amount of time the light will last from a full charge when in pulse mode. This mode slowly changes between a high and low-intensity light, which has the benefit of saving battery while maintaining a steady beam.

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