I was told that MF-02 group buy price will most likely be set close to MF-01.
Although MF-02 has much lesser LEDs than MF-01, they have to factor in higher raw material cost, longer machining time, and higher shipping charges (size & weight).
Some figures for quick comparison:
- ASTROLUX MF-02 CREE XHP35 HI 2500lm 1.5km+ - $68 (to be confirmed)
- BLF-Lumintop GT with higher KCd - $111+
- Manker MK35 XHP35 HI 2550lm 1420m - $155.95
- Klarus G35 XHP35 HI D4 2000lm 1000m - $98.98
- Thrunite TN42 2000lm 1550m - $199
- Nitecore TM38 Lite Tiny Monster XHP35 HI D4 1800lm 1400m - $360/2XX
Manufacturer is determine to outperform MK35, which cost twice as much than MF-02.
Fyi, our current MF-01 group buy pricing is below cost price, which means that Banggood is actually making lost for every piece MF-01 sold to us. If you have yet to purchase one, you probably want to decide soon, as I am not sure for how long they could continue to see at this price.