If we set an indicator light, then of course there is no problem, it is not very complicated. For example, our upcoming T2R has an indicator light.
If the voltage is prompted by pressing the switch and the light flashes a few times, we think it is completely unnecessary and inaccurate.
In addition, any product has a corresponding customer group, and no one product can meet the needs of all customers.
The T2 is positioned as an EDC, yet it comes with a tail switch. No tail stand? Come on… This is not how I use a EDC. For me, that alone makes it a pass.
The reason for the missing battery indicator seems obvious to me: The light works with either a single 18650 (3.7V nominal) or dual CR123s (6V nominal) or (presumably) dual 18350s (7.4V nominal). While it is easy to tell a 1 cell setup from a 2 cell setup, (< 4.4V = 1 cell, >= 4.4V = 2 cells), the useable voltage range of 2xCR123 and 2x18350 overlaps, so there is no bullet proof way to differentiate between those two scenarios.
I think, the design decisions that were made here, are not a good tradeoff for an EDC. Forget about 2 CR123s, add battery indicator, use side switch instead of tail switch, offer a selection of high CRI LEDs - that would make it a viable EDC.
Now I know what I have been doing wrong all these years! I thought we would actually use this stuff. I was so stupid, I even put batteries in my EDCs. Now that you explained to us what EDC actually means, I will leave the batteries out, save money, carry less weight, and not worry about useability any more. Thank you so much!
another valid point - there’s nothing to stop the button being depressed if you’re going to carry it in your pocket, or elsewhere. A guard that is also a tail stand would make this much less of a problem, for pocket carry (or carry elsewhere)
I like the look of the T8 Plus; it has the protruding switch too though
The cooling system looks interesting - nice to see a new design element for cooling. I see that the light is splashproof; is water able to get inside through those cooling holes?
I’ve linked the image below from rizky_p’s review of the convoy S21D. It provides some protection to the button and doubles as a tailstand (albeit minus the lanyard). It still looks easily accessible too (even with gloves)