Review Optrel Crystal 2.0

[Hood]

Yes, CR2032.

 

[Hood]

e684 is the same, a 2032.

 

[500e]

Please stop saying how good the crystal is I am perfectly happy with the 684, I am perfectly happy with the 684, I am Please stop

 

[Hood]

The e684 is a lovely lid but afraid the Crystal is much much much much better, so good in fact I have 2 of them

 

[500e]

HID will notice another new item

 

[Hood]

Just swap the lens into the e684 shell and she will never know

 

[500e]

 

[Blind Lines]

Hi Chaps, First post here, I'm a blind as bat hobby welder of 35 or so years and have decided it's time to get a an auto lid. This Optrel 2.0 sounds like the dogs XXXXXXX and just what I need but out of my price range right now. I have read some reviews about a poor relative in that it is supposed to be true colour, the GYS Alien. Does anyone know if it is anywhere near being close to the clarity of vision as the Optrel Crystal 2.0 ? I should add that I am colour blind too ! So it really is just about seeing what the hell is going on with the puddle and staying on track. Thanks

 

[Hood]

Hi Chaps, First post here, I'm a blind as bat hobby welder of 35 or so years and have decided it's time to get a an auto lid. This Optrel 2.0 sounds like the dogs XXXXXXX and just what I need but out of my price range right now. I have read some reviews about a poor relative in that it is supposed to be true colour, the GYS Alien. Does anyone know if it is anywhere near being close to the clarity of vision as the Optrel Crystal 2.0 ? I should add that I am colour blind too ! So it really is just about seeing what the hell is going on with the puddle and staying on track. Thanks

Lots of good options out there but nothing I have tried comes close to the Crystal for clarity of seeing the weld and surrounding area.
A decent relatively cheap lid I have had in the past is the Weldability Phantom XL so might be worth a look. The red/flame graphics is not the best but when you have it on you don't see the outside anyway
Best bet is if you can go to a local dealer and try on a few different ones, obviously you won't be able to tell how it is on the arc but at least you will be able to see what it is like in the light state.

 

[Tangledfeet]

Hi Chaps, First post here, I'm a blind as bat hobby welder of 35 or so years and have decided it's time to get a an auto lid. This Optrel 2.0 sounds like the dogs XXXXXXX and just what I need but out of my price range right now. I have read some reviews about a poor relative in that it is supposed to be true colour, the GYS Alien. Does anyone know if it is anywhere near being close to the clarity of vision as the Optrel Crystal 2.0 ? I should add that I am colour blind too ! So it really is just about seeing what the hell is going on with the puddle and staying on track. Thanks

I'd propose that the GYS is a rebadged version of this helmet, the IFL WH9801:

https://www.inverterfusion.co.uk/WH9801-Welding-Helmet-Black-p/if123007.htm

The specification for the lens is the same, as is the shape of the helmet itself. GYS Also to do a helmet called the Spavceview and other members on here have suggested that its also the same in the past. I've got the IFL and it's superb for the money, I use it as a spare/visitor helmet and use it from to time at work. The viewing area is huge even compared to helmets at several times the price.

 

[Blind Lines]

Lots of good options out there but nothing I have tried comes close to the Crystal for clarity of seeing the weld and surrounding area.
A decent relatively cheap lid I have had in the past is the Weldability Phantom XL so might be worth a look. The red/flame graphics is not the best but when you have it on you don't see the outside anyway
Best bet is if you can go to a local dealer and try on a few different ones, obviously you won't be able to tell how it is on the arc but at least you will be able to see what it is like in the light state.

Thanks . I've waited this long it might be worth waiting until I can spare the extra cash for the Optrel.

 

[Blind Lines]

I'd propose that the GYS is a rebadged version of this helmet, the IFL WH9801:

https://www.inverterfusion.co.uk/WH9801-Welding-Helmet-Black-p/if123007.htm

The specification for the lens is the same, as is the shape of the helmet itself. GYS Also to do a helmet called the Spavceview and other members on here have suggested that its also the same in the past. I've got the IFL and it's superb for the money, I use it as a spare/visitor helmet and use it from to time at work. The viewing area is huge even compared to helmets at several times the price.

Hi Mate, just had quick look at link,thanks but it doesn't mention the "Tru Colour" aspect like the Alien, I have also just discovered that it is also badged as the Alien by TOOL IT too. It seems the true colour technology does improve the overall clarity of vision when the arc is struck too not just in the light state ? Hopefully there will be someone on here who has had both and can compare.

 

[Retired]

Hi,

I was new to TIG welding and my old helmet was useless because I couldn't see the weld then I followed Hood's excellent suggestion and bought the Optrel Crystal 2.0

Money well spent and what a tremendous difference the Crystal makes; I can now clearly see the weld rather than guessing where the weld is. Thumbs up for the Crystal from me and thanks again Hood I'm glad I listened to you.

Kind regards, Colin.

 

[500e]

Have an Optrel love it
There iare 2 Jasic true colour helmets not tried or seen in the flesh but discounted at dealers
https://www.jasic.co.uk/post/new-true-colour-adf-welding-grinding-helmet
https://www.jasic.co.uk/adf-helmet
PS
@Hood
HID was on to that idea #116

 

[Hood]

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@Hood
HID was on to that idea #116

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[Tangledfeet]

Hi Mate, just had quick look at link,thanks but it doesn't mention the "Tru Colour" aspect like the Alien, I have also just discovered that it is also badged as the Alien by TOOL IT too. It seems the true colour technology does improve the overall clarity of vision when the arc is struck too not just in the light state ? Hopefully there will be someone on here who has had both and can compare.

Looks like I'd jumped that minor detail!

If that's the case then it looks like the GYS does have a more advanced lens.

 

[500e]

Your subterfuge for my change of helmet from 864.1 to Crystal Your post #166 not ~116 dyslexia strikes again

 

[Hood]

Ah ok, was wondering why you were telling me to look at the Hipsters post

 

[Tangledfeet]

Ah ok, was wondering why you were telling me to look at the Hipsters post

 

[Hood]

Quack quack