Both the Convoy T2 and Jaxman E3 are tough and will take a beat as EDC lights.
They are not slim as a Tool AA, but if you want a resistant light, those are the way to go.
BTW, on the T2 there is a part in yhe edge of the shelf that protrudes so maybe only 14mm fit adequatly.
I don’t use the D10 much, I use more the T2 (modded, using a led4power driver and Luxeon V).
About a driver with low ML, the Jaxman E3 has it.
It is more suited to be used with alkalines and Ni-MH but can also use 14500s.
I don’t remeber exactly but I guess there was a bit of PWM on that driver, though.
I turned the E3 into a triple with a led4power driver as well
I can’t answer your questio, about the XM-L vs XM-L2 size, but I can tell your that XM-L2 leds won’t fit perfectly under this host’s reflector.
XP-L2 and Luxeon V are tight fit, but XM-L2 is larger than the reflector hole.
Hey thanks for the tips! So would it be ok if I modded the reflector hole bigger for the L2? Seems like it might fit but might have to enlarge hole myself?
This is how the reflector looks like, and how it sits on XM-L2. You can probably mod it, but…I am not sure how larger it needs to become to sit well. Meaning, I am not sure if after modded it would sit/fit well.
The reflector is more suited for 3535 leds that 5050.
Comparison with XP-L2 and XP-G2 (notice that with XP-G2 you must use a gasket):
Yeah true and looks like L2 needs a bit of work. Okay will check out gaskets and 5050’s and maybe Luxeon too.
Btw, your Skillhunt in your photo looks real good with the blue glass ring and blue button ring. I like the contrast between the blue and then all black!
Sorry all, I meant XP series led and not XM series led. Must off been too excited when I started the thread and missed some details.
At least I got info on variety of things from everyone before I caught my mistake.
XP-L HD and XP-L2 will probably give you the highest output (within the 3V CREE leds), but can generate some tint shift, even if this reflector is Orange Peel.
XP-L HI would be a good choice , you wouldn’t have problems with opening the reflector and they have almost none tint shift.
Yesterday I had trouble with the Luxeon on Convoy T2 and had to replace it. After thinking for a while I decided myself for a XP-L and I don’t regret (even if I ’d prefer the Luxeon V or V2).
Hey that Sofirn S10 looks nice. It's got XPG2 so good to add to ones collection. I basically have Cree, SST, Nichia lights so a different tint and color would be a nice change. But how XPG2 look? rosy? lava? I just don't know.
As for the XP series, I decided on the SST20 2700k. I'm starting to dig the look. It'll be good for stuff at night in bed like getting up or looking for things etc... Gonna power it up with...
plus
because I like the tiny and efficient default mode
Those are great lights. Still chunky but they work well on NiMh. Good kid lights. Mine put them on neck lanyards when they are out at night in the summer. Cheap enough that I don’t care if they lose them. :+1:
As many have mentioned already, the host is a Convoy T2. After wasting an hour trying to sand down a 16mm copper core MCPCB (to shove an XH=P 50.2 in there ) I contacted Simon, who was willing to send me 10 of the 15-ish mm MCPCBs he uses in the T2 for free if I bought anything else.