Jet 2 IBS vs. Jet 2 Pro IBS - what is the difference?

[martonic]

Hi!

First of all, it's terrific to see Jetbeam return with an array of nice new products. Bravo!

The Jet 2 IBS looks interesting! But also a bit confusing. What is the difference between "Jet 2 IBS" and "Jet 2 Pro IBS"?

As far as I can tell, here are the differences:

J2: OP vs. J2 Pro: Smooth
J2: tailstands vs. J2 Pro: does not
J2: no clip vs. J2 Pro: clip
J2: head 32mm vs. J2 Pro: head 29mm
J2: $58 (ebay) vs. J2 Pro: $76 (ebay)

Summary: add $18 for a different reflector and a clip. Slight difference in dimensions. Is that right? :shrug:

 

[__philippe]

Pretty good summary.

The Jet-II PRO has a choice of reflectors (OP or SMO), while the older Jet-II has only one (OP).

Also, I understand the older Jet-II is an interim version, due to be discontinued soon.

Cheers,

__philippe

 

[martonic]

Pretty good summary.

The Jet-II PRO has a choice of reflectors (OP or SMO), while the older Jet-II has only one (OP).

Also, I understand the older Jet-II is an interim version, due to be discontinued soon.

Cheers,

__philippe

Thank you. Does the pro come with both reflectors, or only one?

 

[hivoltage]

Only One...I just bought one and got the smooth.

 

[Steve L]

The Jet II IBS doesn't tailstand. I'm not sure whether the Jet II Pro IBS does or doesn't.

 

[martonic]

The Jet II IBS doesn't tailstand. I'm not sure whether the Jet II Pro IBS does or doesn't.

Ah so. Nothing is perfect! Thank you.

 

[__philippe]

Thank you. Does the pro come with both reflectors, or only one?

According to this vendor, you have to select either the SMO reflector or the OP one...

http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/jeprrenoma23.html

Cheers,

__philippe

 

[Abumustafa]

I know this is not the light the OP was talking about, but it seems the new Jet 1 Pro IBS is coming with a Q5 rather than the R2 in the previous version that seems strange just my 2cents :thinking:

 

[Backpacker]

Does the Jet II, with its larger 32mm bezel, throw farther than the pro?

 

[04orgZx6r]

Does the Jet II, with its larger 32mm bezel, throw farther than the pro?

Nobody knows yet, but jetbeam claims the jet II pro maintains the same throw with a smaller diameter reflector.

 

[JeffN]

The 2 Pro also does not have the head focusing feature, with locking ring, that the 2 IBS has. The 2 IBS has excellent throw for its size, and can be easily adjusted for a floodier beam. When I saw the 2 Pro wasn't adjustable, I bought a spare 2 IBS. No regrets -- it went to the top of my EDC rotation.

 

[__philippe]

Exactly, which makes for an additional crucial difference:

- Jet II : emitter pill assembly is a discrete, easily upgradable part
- Jet II Pro : emitter pill assembly is integrated in bezel (press-fit ?), not user removable

Cheers,

__philippe

 

[__philippe]

Further notable difference, about the switching lock-out feature:

Jet II : bare tail threads, no lock-out
Jet II Pro: anodized tail threads, lock-out is available

Cheers,

__philippe

 

[Albinoni]

Looks like both these torches are very similar in ways and both almost look identical, but really there's not much of a difference, plus looks like the JetBeam II IBS has some better functions on it such as focusing ring. I mean there's an approx a $20 difference between the two but is it really worth to pay that extra $20 and get the Pro ?