This is one of the most exciting improvements for me. Cree LEDs rarely let us down on flux, efficacy, cost, availability, and even luminance (esp. w/ HI models). But tint, CRI, and the urine-colored corona next to a magenta-ish spill beam is sure to leave you wanting more. As seen with the HiCRI XP-G3s (maukka’s tests) , they may be high CRI overall, but without a diffuse/mixing optic they are terrible to look at…
Here’s to hoping that there is finally a high CRI, high intensity, decent tinted LED that also has good luminance and lumen density.