Yep. That sums it up. I really like the new version of it. I read some reviews of the older version and almost didn’t buy the light because of the annoying strobe and PWM issues but the new update was nice. Simple 4 mode UI and good regulation as well. It’s my new workhorse. Will try to achieve a more focused beam by adding a thin copper washer between the reflector and the led. An M4 size washer maybe? I hope it doesn’t affect the efficiency of the reflector and just add a bit more intensity to the beam. I also noticed that the glass was wobbly and making some noise when I shake the light so I changed the glow ring with a bit thicker ring to hold it in place.
Well, about which one is better, it truly depends!
It will decompose it in several dimmensions:
1) If you want a brighter flahslight, you’ll choose the Tool AA.
BUT, for it to be brighter, you need to use 14500 batteries.
BUT using 14500s will make the light heat faster.
SO, having a thinner pill/body, the Tool AA will probably hang on less time and will eventually become hotter than the T2.
In this case, it should also be considered that the flahslight doesn’t have DTP MCPCB, only a 1mm aluminium pill, less ideal for heat dissipation.
On the contrary, if you want a flashlight that can probably handle somemore heat for some more time, the T2 may be the route.
2) If you want a more elegant, leightweight and discrete flashligt, you’ll choose the Tool AA.
3) If you want a “Strobe-less” flashlight, you will chose the new Convoy T2.
4) If you want a flashlight capable of falling and taking some beat and still be working in a reliable way, you’ll choose the Convoy T2.
5) If you want a flashlight capable of deep carry, you probably choose the T2 (and a screw-in clip and some bolts and screws :D)
6) If you a want a flashlight that you can fix more easily, you’ll choose a T2.
7) If you want a light with more Leds choice, you’ll pick the T2.
8) If you want a flashlight in different colours or materials, you will chose a Tool AA
So…there may be some ifs when saying which is bettter or not
It will depend on the use!
I’ll tell you that in the beginning of the year I set my EDC and it included 2 Tool AAs (modded), and they work flawlessly!
But now I am thinking about modding a T2 or a Jaxman E2 for more robutness, specially because I use 14500s and the Tools get hot!
You guys should throw the Lumintop Vega into the mix as well;
80cri with Good build quality and more beef than regular AA Tool
Best part is you will be carrying a flashlight most people do not even know about due to being Drop exclusive.
Have the Olive one and love it.
I’ve just ordered a new-model T2 with a 5000K LH351D, but it’ll be at least three weeks before I see it.
I already have a new-model T2 with a 4000K Nichia 219C, which I like the mode spacing and beam profile of, but 4000K is a bit warm for my taste. It’s still good enough to be my current belt EDC, though.
My belt EDC before that was a Tool AA with 4500K Nichia 219B for about six months. It’s a good light, but I like the T2 design better. I prefer the T2’s notably tighter focus, the better mode spacing and the fact that it’s built like a tank, although the Tool’s 4500K LED is more to my taste visually.
Before the Tool, my belt EDC was a BLF 348. I used that one for years. I still carry one around the house with me on my pyjama waistband
I do have an old-model T2 with a 4500K XP-G2, but it’s never seen service because the PWM is horrible. It’s the one light I have where I can actually see the PWM, so I’m keeping it as my bad PWM example!