I just built an MT-12 with an XP-L2 V3 4000k 80CRI.
While not a nichia quality tint by any means it is FAR improved from the 5000k in an S2+ reflector I was using before.
First off the tint shift around the edge of the beam is completely gone, I think my theory of the deeper reflector fixing that was correct. The hotspot is very nice, good tint and above average CRI.
The spill does taper in tint getting cooler as it goes out. This is only really noticeable on a white wall, outside I didn’t notice it but the sun was already coming up so I will see better tonight.
Still making ~1900 lumens even with the lower bin though which is nice. I have to say, I really like this MT-12 light. The threads need serious work and the shelf should be way thicker but overall it is a nice light and the finished product is very nice. Kinda like what I am guessing the X7 is like, only cheaper and way better looking.
I am really liking these XP-L2’s the more I use them.
I have some more 4000k V3 80CRI XP-L2’s I will be building a triple with but they are a different part number then this one, they are binned differently then the easywhite system. I am curious both how the triple goes and how the tint looks on these other LED’s.