Is there a better way to sample LEDs?

NeutralFan · October 30, 2022, 2:56am

Come to my house if you want a sampler!

BUT, like mentioned earlier, go to the Convoy store and buy different LED flashlights at a reasonable price. And even better, start modding your own flashlights to experience the variety of LEDs that are available.

Nachtfeuerzeug · October 30, 2022, 3:21am

Chicken Drumstick:

nicodimus22:

Does somebody sell a sampler? Yes! It’s called the Convoy S2+ and it’s an inexpensive way to try out different emitters. Of course, you should do some research and narrow the field somewhat before pulling out your wallet, but it is essentially the ‘sampler’ light.

Worth noting, emitters are also more than just tint & CRI. Performance and beam profile will vary too. Which can be just as important in some situations. Also, not all emitters are equal. 5000k in one make might look quite different to 5000k of another type of LED. Optics can also impact what you see. I had an XP-L HI warm white in a Convoy S2+, it was horrible. The spill beam and hot spot where different colours with a nasty corona. Replaced the reflector with a TIR optic and now it still has a hot spot, but the beam is all one colour and vastly improved.

Totally agree with above but my sampler is the S21A where I enjoy the 20mm MCPCB with more solder pads (over the 16mm), better isolation between the reflector and solder pads (usually prefer a TIR) and the 21700 battery (you could still use an 18650).