The P6 is one among the many LED Lenser flashlights which allows the user to easily focus the light by simply pushing the head section back and forth. This focusing mechanism slides freely with no locking feature, but it's stiff enough to ensure that the focus doesn't change while in use. Tension if provided by means of a rubber o-ring between the head and battery tube, similar to lights which employ head twists mechanism for mode changes. The bezel on the P6 is smooth without any crenellations. Behind this sits the focusing lens which is held in place by a retaining ring threaded inside the head. The front portion of the head housing the lends can be unscrewed to expose the bare LED which allows it to be used in a candle mode. However it was not specifically designed to be used in this way so I wouldn't suggest anyone remove the lens section if you don't need to. This is also to prevent any dust collecting between the lens and LED. The focusing lens sits well-aligned with the LED, perhaps just a hair off-center. The Exterior of the head has a simple design with a mostly smooth surface. It's well finished with no flaws to be found.

Overall, the body of the P6 has a very similar form factor to a 2AA Mini Maglite. The battery tube is almost completely covered in a checkered knurling which provides more than sufficient grip. There are two flat faces machined along the battery tube where branding is printed. Surface finish is also flawless on the battery tube. Looking into the battery tube from the rear there's a sticker on the inner wall which shows the orientation for loading in the batteries. Threads between the battery tube and tail cap had some machining dust but can be quick and easily cleaned out. Once done, these threads mate well and screw on very smoothly with no signs of grinding or cross-threading. The tail cap houses a forward push button which allows the light to be momentarily activated by half pressing the switch. The switching mechanism has average travel and moderate tactile feedback when fully engaged. The P6 uses an aluminum switch cap instead of the more common rubber switch caps. I found that fully engaging the switch on the P6 takes a little more effort because the switch needs to be pressed some distance into the tail cap itself. On it's exterior, the tail cap continues with the same type of knurling found on the battery tube which makes it easy to remove during battery changes. There is also a triangular metal loop for lanyard attachments and such. The switch cap has a convex shape and slightly protrudes out the tail end which means the P6 isn't able to tail stand.

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The P6 provides a range of output beam profile ranging from a perfect spot for throwing at long distances, to a full flood beam for wide area illumination. When the head is pulled all the way back against the battery tube it will focus to flood, while pushed all the way out it focuses to a spot. The focusing lens used in the P6 seems to do a much better job at managing light transmission as compared to the more common reflector used in most lights. Although a trade off to this is that there are some noticeable circular beam artifacts on the outer edges of the beam profile. To be fair, you really won't notice them in practical use and they do no impede or distract from illuminating a subject in any way. Also, because of the nature of it's focusing lens, the beam doesn't have a discernable spot and spill area as with reflector-based lights. Beam tint is on the cool side with my sample.

The P6 provides only a single default output brightness level which could be a good or bad, depending on your preference. Using rechargeable NiMH AA cells, there is really no form of regulation seen, but is does hover around the 75% level for most of the battery life. When using alkaline AA cells, you can expect the gradual fall off in output to be more pronounced. On the plus side, the overall runtime provided is pretty good. Along with the efficient focusing optic, it will outperform most other similar lights in terms of perceived brightness and runtime.

The Good - Fit and finish is excellent. Effective implementation of focusing optic provides good range between flood and spot while still being practical and easy to use.

The Bad - Switch takes slightly more effort to fully engage, especially if you have large thumbs. Focusing lens inherently produces some minor beam artifacts, although this does not affect practical use.

The Relative - Beam has a cool tint. Is not able to tail stand. Uses a forward push button switch which allows for momentary activation.

Head, flood focus (front view)

Head, spot focus (front view).

Body (side view).

Battery tube (rear view).

Tail cap (front view).

Tail cap (side view).

Tail cap (rear view).