MH20GT? One of the smallest 18650 lights I got, only slightly wider reflector than most tubelights, but emphasis is on throw even vs the regular MH20 (“GT” = “Greater Throw”).
If you don’t want a big-head light like a GTmini or P30, the MH20GT might suit ya.
Where can one find a good deal on one of those now days? Always liked the size but never found a great deal on one. I had a SDMini that I guess was similar to the Nitecore. It found a new home. Still wish I had it. Oh well. I have a Manker U11 that is quite nice but with a OP reflector the throw suffers a bit but, that is okay by me. It’s a good little light.
comparing the Convoy S2+ vs the Convoy S2 (S2 has a deeper reflector, and thus slightly more focused hotspot), not sure if it really throws farther or not much, compared to the S2+
The Convoy S2+ XPL-Hi 4C and Convoy S2 XPL-Hi 4B beamshots are taken at the same time.
These beamshots are taken at a ground distance of around 120 meters (flashlight to opposite building), diagonal distance estimated to be around 150 meters or so (400+ feet).
Anytime somebody says ‘best’ I cringe a little, but ‘very good’ at a very affordable price would be a standard S2 Convoy with an inexpensive smooth reflector and an XP-L Hi emitter in the flavour of your choice.
Pot it well with some of those squishy little cubes from Intl-Outdoors, drive it at a humble 3 amps or so, and you’ll see it everything you need to see this side of an actual foot long, two pound light sabre.
Slightly better, a bit more bullet proof (but a bit less pocketable), might be a hot-rodded Solarforce P60.
Bottom line? Everyone’s ‘best’ is different, and subject to a whole lot of variables.
Something I have not seen mentioned , that to me is a great little thrower for the size (310 meters ANSI rated and 2100 lumens) and also serves as a headlamp / EDC (comes with a clip as well as headband) is the Thrunite TH10 V2. It is a single 18650 with XHP 35 HI emitter and smooth reflector.
My full review with charts , beamshots and live outdoor comparisons …… HERE
It is the same size as the Convoy M2 different emitter, the M2 will have a better throw with the XPL-HI also has a little deeper reflector great light, head is larger than S2+