I'd actually like to see a beamshot comparison between a SMO XP-L HI S2+ and a slightly larger reflector light, say M2 with OP and XM-L2. Would the tube light stand a chance?
I really hope the S2+ SMO reflector works well, but I have my doubts. I love the S2 SMO paired with an XPL HI. Throws as well as a stock domed C8 and has more flood. I finally hacked off one of Hoop’s copper S2+ pills and it fits perfectly in the S2+ host with a shorty tube. To me, this is about the most perfect EDC you can have. Throw, flood, and very small. Oh, and the stock S2 pill is still too long to work with the SMO reflector in the S2+ host. My modded pill is a couple mm shorter.
Interesting topic and part for S2+. I also thinked about how will change the beam pattern the SMO reflector with XPL HI compare to the stock OP reflector with XM-L2
So, has anyone bought one of these yet? I’d really like to see how it compares with the S2 smooth reflector.
Wow shadow your still at school. Do not worry about what people think at school at the age of 13 i was building PCs and trying my hand at programming and i use to take PC mags to read every day people would laugh but i came first in IT without even trying lol! I got over school and my attendance was 50% and i still topped most my classes. So who had the last laugh!
Also had issue so if any one said any thing id knock em out! But like we get like that i have 3 brothers we still argue now lol.
I ordered one after it released. but haven’t arrived yet. I only have S2+ to compare but I will compare with S2+ OP reflector and with XM-L2, XP-L and XP-L HI leds when it arrives.
What about S2 SMO reflector whit dedomed XP-G2? How many candella to expect.
Right now I got it. I will make some tests and photos in a few days when I have time for it 
Excellent. Looking forward to your results.
Me too!
I made a little test stand with a 1050mA NANJG 105C driver a clicky switch, some wires and the three leds, a heatsink, and some connectors to quick change the leds between beamshots 
I used XM-L2 dont know bin but maybe 1A tint, XPL V5 2A and XPL HI V5 3B leds.
Here are some photos of the reflectors and testing enviroment:
And here are the final beamshots:
That is a nice little test setup you made ‘ZozzV6’…I like that.
Those are some interesting photos also. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Zozz. Whats your personal opinion on the differences between the two reflectors?
Very cool Zozz, thank you Sir.
Today I received one each SMO for the S2 and S2+
My SMO S2 has the smaller hole. Didn’t open the packs yet.
New FW 7135*8 drivers too.
I am unable to see pics 4, 5, 10 & 11
I got 2 of these in today as well. Quickly put one in one of my S2+’s with an XP-L HI. These rock, we are not talking C8… but a FET driven XP-L HI really throws for a small light! I get one large ring on the edge of the beam, but out side it will not be noticed!
These are a huge improvement and will make for an excellent option in you EDC if you want some throw!
Thanks Simon!
Thanks for the updates. I’d really like to know how it compares to the S2 SMO.
My S2 is a triple, can’t help with that comparison.
Ok, can’t do any pics in town tonight… but the S2+ with a FET driver, Hoop pill and XP-L Hi will light 90 foot tall tree tops at a block + away from my house! I am loving these reflectors.
Does mouseover still work? I do not have the tree icon and the normal and advanced editors do not seem to have the option for the second image???
Finally got to take a few pics this weekend.
Here we have a Convoy S2+ with an OP reflector and XM-L2 4C
And here we have the new SMO reflector in an S2+ with a 5A2 XPL-HI. Notice the nice strong hotspot? It did gain a ring on the edge of the spill, if you are wall hunting, but not really visible outside. I really like this new reflector!
I am also adding my Olight S1R with stock TIR and XM-L2 4C.
The SMO has tighter hotspot definietly. And not much corona as the OP. For indoor use I prefer the OP. But I don’t tried with XPL HI outdoor. Son I will get my Convoy M1 and want to compare with it.