Ill get back to it.
Driver from the Lustefire triple, adjusted for lower output. A bit info here.
I think its up to the viewer to decide which beam profile is the best vs energy vs size. But when got my first MT-G2 right after IOS got it, I tested it in a bunch of reflectors. Ive never been into the "MT-G2 hype". Which is why I have not bothered that much with the MT-G2, I had planned a few projects with it, which i cancelled. Tint mixing smaller emitters makes more sense to me, I like having more temperature and tint options, and I like some throw, and I also like wide spill, and I like higher CRI, and I like having the option of a nicer UI, and I like the ability to have avoid having cells in series, and if I do want regulated output, I prefer less cells. Several XM-Ls will more easily give me those things..
I think the MT-G2 got a purpose, but in general, id take 3 mixed XM-Ls over single MT-G2. Or 9 mixed XM-Ls over 3 MT-G2s.
The head size of the MT-G2 light above can fit a 5 XM-L reflector and a good heatsink. For me, 5 XM-Ls vs 1 MT-G2 is an easy choice...
My MT-G2 light is just a fun and simple toy. Which is why its my only direct drive light. :)