Gear #s (damage, defense) dont really play an effect, they are normalized.
Gear perks do.  (example..faster reload on armor pieces, bonus effects on guns)
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	Thanks for the info man, here's me thinking I was at a major disadvantage being matched up with much better opponents, and wondering why I able to kill them :/
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	Don't get me wrong, higher level = better gun perks (exotics for example) and more subclass level xp (so more subclass abilities unlocked). So there is still an advantage. Just not a huge gear one.
 
										 
					 
		    