Upgraded from the PEQ-16B, the new SomoGear PEQ-16 now features a brighter 600-lumen CREE LED flashlight. Twice as bright as the light version. Improved co-aligned visible and IR lasers for improved accuracy, and a powerful modern 35mW VCSEL IR illuminator for enhanced night vision compatibility.
Feature
SomoGear PEQ-16(Current Version)
SomoGear PEQ-16B
Flashlight
600 lumens with CREE LED
290 lumens with CREE LED
Laser Alignment
Co-aligned VIS/IR + Illuminator lasers (≤10cm apart at 30m)
No co-alignment; 80cm apart at 25m
IR Illuminator
Integrated, 35mW VCSEL with fixed ∠5.73° beam, max Ø3m at 30m, comes with diffuser
None
Laser Output Power
≤4.9mW (Class 3R) VSCEL
≤4.9mW Green / ≤4.5mW Red (Class 3R)
IR Laser Power
≤0.7mW
≤0.7mW
Build Material
High Strength Polymer + Floating Fiber
High Strength Polymer + Floating Fiber
Crane Plug Compatibility
Yes (prototype mil-spec plug)
Yes (prototype mil-spec plug)
Mode Selector
Prototype hand-feel, aligned to correct function
Prototype hand-feel, aligned to correct function
Available Modes
Laser / Flashlight / Laser + Flashlight / IR / IR + Illuminator
