Looking to get my partner a flashlight + charger/batteries for her birthday as she is always envious of mine.
I have a BLF A6 + VC2 Plus.
Was looking at getting her just something like the Convoy S2 or something similar. Is there any current charger that is the go to for NZ/AU - USB or NZ/AU Plug/V.
Sounds like a good setup that you already have in mind. I like the XTAR USB chargers. I have an MC1 in every car and backpack. The S2 is a can’t-go-wrong move, especially if your partner likes colorful things! I’m especially fond of the violet and cyan S2+.
flashlight beam has 2 parts. The center spot and the spill around it. Check out this nitecore link I found
Personally me owning both S2 and S2+ smooth reflectors, I find the center spot similar be it xml sized or xpl. The spill is the only change. Totally not noticeable until you A/B both lights. Only choose it if you really desire tight beam.
But as for user interface, the S2+ is using improved threads and also means more threads vs S2. For a dude like me who swap batteries often, I find my favorite S2 with minimal threads makes things harder to screw tail/head back in without crossthreading a few times. The S2+ threads are easier to align and are more convincing to screw.
S2+ opens up to more options vs S2. I can’t even mod mine to use lighted tailcap properly because the cavity is too deep to hold the clear plastic washer spacer. And S2+ has a thicker brass pill for heatsinking whereas S2 is just some coin looking pill.
Well, is that going to happen? Seems you trust her only with equipment less powerful than yours.
If you really like (careful choice of words) her you give her the same kit as you have.
Confusing? Not really. There is also a bare (non-anodised) A6 available.
Is your partner going to carry the light in her purse.
The S2+ in one of about 11 color choices would be my choice and possibly the 18350 tube to make it even smaller for carry
I'd also suggest the S2+ with only 4*7135 because the driver is not soldered to the pill,it ships with the locking ring for easier driver upgrading/changing.
The sand and clear colors have smooth reflectors while almost all others are OP with the exception of the gray with the SST40 and maybe others I don't know about..
A large variety of 18650 batteries work well in the S2+.Most flat top,button top and protected cells work.