Convoy L2 XPL (2016) review

2016

Cree XP-L HI LED

1100 lm output

250000 cd intensity

2 x 26650 Li-Ion batteries

The Convoy L2 XPL (L2XPL) released in 2016. It uses Cree XP-L HI LED, SMO reflector and 2 x 26650 Li-Ion batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1100 lm output, 250000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 1000 m.

This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode.

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Convoy L2 XPL specifications
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Convoy L2 XPL (L2XPL) specifications

Brand	Convoy
Name	L2 XPL
Type	L2XPL
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 1034 user votes.
Launch	2016
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	279 g
Length	244 mm
Body diameter	35 mm
Head diameter	64.5 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of L2 XPL manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The L2 XPL has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-L HI LED
Color temperature	3000 K, 4000 K, 5000 K, 6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	AR coated glass
Switch	mechanical rear, forward clicky

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	1100 lm
Intensity	250000 cd
Throw	1000 m
CD/LM factor	227.27

Software

The L2 XPL has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again.

Modes	4 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	no
SOS/Beacon	no

Features

The L2 XPL cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. This light does not have temperature control feature.

Battery	2 x 26650 Li-Ion batteries
Battery indicator	no
Charger port	no
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	no
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

Package contents	tactical ring

The performance of the Convoy L2 XPL flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Convoy L2 XPL, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.