I must have missed that it’s XM-L2.
I recall discussing in another thread the properties of xml2 and xml, and there seem to be some people saying xml2 throws better.
While it does seem convincing at first, if you note the xml2 version is always brighter than the xml version.
However it was pointed out by ryan I think that xml2 has a lack of wires over the phosphor which may have lead to a higher surface brightness and ultimately an emitter more oriented towards throw.
Either way if it’s driven at the same as the TK75 it definitely will throw further if the reflector is identical. xml2 is more efficient than xml, which means it will be brighter at the same current, which also equates to more throw (plus the higher surface brightness if that’s actually true).
There you go. I have’nt a clue if that is all correct. But I do know the XM-L2 Catapult V3 is probably putting out around 70,000 to 75,000 lux just going off of all my other lights I have. I now see why Joe says the TN31 XM-L2 offers about 20% better throw over the first version.
Since I can't do anything else with the SP03 until it arrives, I've been digging up what info I can on it. I found a spec sheet for it and it's pretty impressive:
93,000cd and 780m of throw! If they are even close on that it's pretty dang impressive and definitely TK75 territory for half the price!
Yea, looks like great flashlight, i asked Ric about it compared to BTU, sadly he said that the BTU is noticeably brighter/better, and has alot better throw,
Solarstorm ~ 400m and BTU ~ 800. So the specs are alot exaggerated regarding throw i guess. But hey, this flashlight is still amazing as well for the money!
