Lexeon Rebel compared to Luxeon III

[Vila]

So I've been out of the saber building scene for around 8 years and I'm trying to get back up to speed on todays tech. My last build was a MR conversion that, I believe, used a Luxeon III. How, in terms of brightness, do the Rebel and Tri Rebels compare?

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Welcome back to the community. The old Lux III's have been obsolete for years. The Rebels are bright, and the Tri-Rebels are made using the same LEDs ais currently used in the single die Rebels. We wouldn't keep dim light around here.

[Vila]

Yeah, being 8+ years old, I figured they would be! I'm planning on replacing the III's I have on my already converted MR sabers. Speaking of, would there be any compatibility issues with the Rebels and the old heatsinks? I'd like to not to have to buy a new conversion kit if I don't need to.

[Madcow]

Welcome back.

If your Lux 3 was on a star backing - the new LED's will work fine with your old conversion kit.

[Vila]

Ok, it is, so I'm in luck. Thanks guys!

[Jay-gon Jinn]

Just one thing to note, if any of them are red, the lux III red is a better option than the red Rebel.

[Vila]

Good to know. I have a MR Vader that has a Lux III red. Is it that the III's have a better color red than the Rebels or are the Rebels not brighter than the III's when it comes to red?

[psab keel]

You're better off with a Luxeon III Red because you can run it at a maximum of 1400 mA vs. the Luxeon Rebel Red which you can run at a maximum voltage of 700 mA. Even under driving a Lux III red will give you plenty of brightness and an LED you'll likely never have to replace. Ever.

[Onli-Won Kanomi]

LuxIII red-orange was extremely bright as well.

[FenderBender]

Cree reds are better than the Rebels and the LUXIIIs.