As woodie says when cycling we want to be seen and not give vehicle drivers (or their lawyers) a lame excuse. So I’m one who uses a bright front light on
pulse mode, hopefully at a considerate angle to oncoming vehicles.
But bear in mind that cyclists can only buy what is available and like many markets it’s all marketing of bragging rights and power rather than what should be available. In the UK we don’t have the regulation that you find in Germany per the article below.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/stvzo-bike-lights/?image=2&type=gallery&gallery=1
And to me that is where angst over UK front lights should be directed.