ThruNite XP-G2 upgrade?

[taz]

I noticed a post on facebook from ThruNite, regarding an upgrade of some of their lights, to XP-G2, and also shows that it has a brighter spot than any other led. Does anyone know more about this upgrade???

[MountainKing]

Seriously mate, without being disobliging or rude or whatever, do not give thrunite free advertisement/more advert than they need. XP-G2 is brighter and any manufacturer changing its emitters will be brigher.

[taz]

I am asking if anyone has more info on pricing for example, because on their website there is no mention of (and how you get) the upgrade. Also so far I haven't seen comparisons between let's say an XM-L and a XP-G2, so I am sure there are others who want more info on this... At the end of the day, ThruNite flashlights are not crap, and if a thread is considered advertising, what about the rest of the chinese brands that we daily talk about? It is normal I suppose...

[taz]

@oldbobk

taz,

I've talked about it a bit here. The bottom line is, the XP-G 2 throws better in the same sized reflector than an XM-L, with less-bright spill. The spill is not so dim as to not be very useful. Personally, I prefer the illumination pattern for outdoors use. Inside, I tend toward more floody lights, since the distance the light throws is not important, and the decreased lux is actually an asset. For me, if I had to make a choice, I would choose the XP-G 2, but I don't think it would be good advice to rip an XM-L emitter out of a currently-owned light, just to have the latest emitter. This is my opinion, which should not confused with the facts.

Bob K

So for a thrower an XP-G2 would have a tighter spot, and thus would be preferred over an XM-L... I hope someone soon will get his hands on one to compare beamshots... :P

[nikanon]

@taz

Also so far I haven’t seen comparisons between let’s say an XM-L and a XP-G2, so ……

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[MRsDNF]

The HD-2010 did not do well with this led as it had quiet a large ring. There is a picture in match's thread. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/10710. I would sugest that a reflector suitable for an XP-G be used to help stop this.

[MountainKing]

@taz

and if a thread is considered advertising, what about the rest of the chinese brands that we daily talk about? It is normal I suppose…

heh nothing personal against you mate. It’s just that this company annoyed the hell out of me with their promo campaign that takes people for complete fools I just dont like deceptive marketing and deception in general. Makes me really annoyed.