Teacher, I saw a comparison photo somewhere on a review (there are quite a few of these) over past few days and it was remarking how the switch had been recessed vs older model. In retrospect, maybe it was complaining about the v2 switch as sticking up. I have the original sp32 and to my surprise its switch seems pretty flush in my sample… However, some reviewers have complained about their switch activating in their pockets. Makes one naturally assume that the improved version addresses this issue but apparently not. I will edit my incorrect assumption. Cheers!
No problem Streamer. I do not have the original SP32 to compare, but the V2.0 does stick up. That is really my only negative with the light…… and it is a small negative.
I really like it. :+1:
Have a good one my friend.
Hank, the Convoy S2 clicky tailcap fits the Sp32 perfectly and will function as a lockout for you. I tried it with my Convoy S2 and S5 tailcaps. It works! If you have one, try it. If not. Oh well….Cheers!
(Sofirn really should cut down on the model suffixes, decide on one way to iterate, and stick to it)
+ATR
+Battery indicator in switch
+CR123A compatibility
+other unspecified changes improve reliability
+Gold and Silver finishes
-v2.0 driver loses the electronic lockout
-Reduced output in Turbo mode in exchange for longer run time and stability
Fine light, good service, but like I said above, when even light enthusiasts have trouble sorting out all the models and their differences, it's a problem.
I received a gold SP32AV2.0 today. Shucks, I did not anticipate this group buy.
But let me encourage those of you who are interested in this light with some observations:
What I like about it:
Looks very nice – a rich, titanium gold.
The build quality is rugged. Feels like it could be passed down a generation.
Nice balance between flood and throw.
Bright. One of the brighter single 18650 EDCs out there.
It retains its brightness on Turbo much longer than a D4. I did a simple test, starting both on turbo simultaneously with fresh identical batteries. While the D4 started out far brighter, after 30 seconds, the SP32 v2 was much brighter as the D4 had stepped down 5 times.
It is slower to heat up and does not get as hot as a D4.
Very pocketable.
Easy to switch between step and ramp modes: From off, press and hold 3 seconds.
The disorienting strobe is full turbo brightness.
Battery level indicator light embedded in side switch.
Battery charge lasts a long time.
Takes any kind of 18650 - protected, unprotected, flat top or button top.
What I would like better:
A warmer color emitter; this one is 5500K, a little on the cool side of neutral white.
The switch light stayed on for 30 minutes instead of 5 seconds.
All in all, this light is a winner - as is. (Not that you couldn’t mod it better!)