Yea the throw lottery sucks. 2 out of 8 of the samples he tested won’t boost. I’m sending my HI CRI version to him and I’m nervous if it would boost or not. I tested mine at 228 startup lumens, which is not that bright. The throw is great still and I have nothing in that range to compare it with. Also I like how there’s no spill so I can see much farther (spill causes pupils to constrict).