Much lower thermal resistance (0.2K/W vs 0.7 K/W). I also note that now they measure according to a JEDEC standard. XHP70.2 datasheet doesn’t mention that, so measurement methods might be different and so - the numbers might not be directly comparable
Vf changes a little less with temperature and is marginally higher
Again I see that these tend to have 1 bin up
Light emission is slightly narrower, FWHM is 120° rather than 125°.
Also from the XHP50.3 data sheet, “configurable to 3 V, 6 V or 12 V by PCB layout”
Finally, one emitter covers the entire voltage gamete. Why didn’t they do this from the beginning? Im looking forward to trying out the XHP50.3 HI in a few older flashlights that need upgrades.
With the 3V and 6V LEDs having the same pad layout, I don’t think that’ll be the case.
Anyhow, looks like we’ll have an updated 70.2 that’s a little throwier, and a 50.2 that’s much throwier. This will probably be a simple reflow to make the FT03 and other 50.2 lights a lot throwier without sacrificing too much output. Double the intensity as previous xhp50 iterations as they said.