Awesome Flashlights

MecArmy’s compact stainless steel flashlight can blast out a beam of up to 2000 lumens. It’s got four bright CREE XP-G3 LEDs, runs for as long as 60 hours in low mode, and can recharge in 2.5 hours. It’s IPX7-rated waterproof, and its case has an anti-roll design with a grippy, textured body. Choose from a polished, sandblasted, or stonewashed finish.

Loop Gear Studio’s newest flashlight takes care of all your outdoor lighting needs and then some. The SK05 not only has a spotlight, it also has a floodlight (2100 lumens in the standard and up to 3060 lumens in the Pro model), an RGB sidelight, and can even be used as a power bank. A well-positioned knob makes it easy to switch modes and adjust brightness.

We love the micro-arc oxidized grey finish on RovyVon’s S21 flashlight. It kicks out a bright 3000-lumen spot beam that’s visible up to 400 meters, or about 1312 feet. Its crisp white 6500K beam won’t impact colors and offers five brightness levels. The S21 is IPX8-rated waterproof and has a magnetic base for mounting. It’s also available in a gunmetal finish.

Despite its palm-friendly size, Imalent’s LD70 flashlight can blast out up to 4000 lumens in turbo mode. The light is the size of a roll of quarters and packs a CREE XHP70.2 LED and an 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery. It’s rated IPX8 waterproof at 2m and impact resistant to 1.5m, and comes in black, gold, blue, or military green.

This titanium keychain flashlight from Septem Studio offers a wide variety of lighting modes, including multiple brightness levels, colorful LED side lighting, and a UV mode. It has a built-in clip and a keychain loop, and its tail incorporates a small pry bar/box opener tool. Its main white light tops out at 200 lumens.

QuiqLite’s tactical wallet doubles as a flashlight. It’s made from durable steel, aluminum, and nylon and can hold 8 to 10 credit cards. It also has a money clip, bottle opener, screwdriver, and a carbide glass-breaker tip. Its flashlight has quality Cree LEDs and can output 75 or 150 lumens, and it also has an emergency strobe mode.

Olight’s little clip-on light offers versatile mounting options. Its durable, spring-loaded clip has been tested through 10,000 cycles without breaking. Plus, it’s got a built-in magnet for attaching to steel or iron objects. It has four brightness modes from 1.5 to 180 lumens, a 300-lumen turbo mode, and a red mode for preserving night vision.

This flashlight from Wuben is a pocket-sized powerhouse. The multipurpose X2Pro has a bright front light that can output 1500 lumens, plus independent 400-lumen spot and flood beams. Its side-facing light unit can pivot 20º and includes a 400-lumen white light and a colorful RGB signal light. A magnetic tail cap and pocket clip provide mounting versatility.

James from The Action Lab got his hands on the current world champion for the brightest flashlight, the Imalent MS32. After using the 200,000-lumen flashlight to brighten the night, he put it through a series of experiments, including aiming it through a magnifying lens to see if that could concentrate its beam into a death ray.

Acebeam’s palm-size Terminator M2-X flashlight is incredibly versatile. It has white spot and flood beams and RGB accent lighting in seven colors. It offers six brightness levels, red and green signal flashes, and a color-changing mode. Available with a 3200-lumen cool white or 2000-lumen high CRI90 light source powered by a replaceable 18650 lithium-ion battery.

Measuring just over 2″ long, this mini flashlight outputs up to 450 lumens and has a beautiful solid brass body. It’s IPX8 waterproof and dustproof, and its knurling provides visual interest and grip. A red/green light on its tail provides a quick indication of charging status. It’s also available in black anodized aluminum.

This rectangular flashlight uses three high-CRI LEDs to output a 175º wide beam at up to 2500 lumens. It has four brightness levels, strobe and SOS modes, and comes with a red diffuser cap for emergencies and stealth. Its USB Type-C port is hidden beneath a flip-up magnetic cover, and the light includes a removable belt clip.

We really dig the dual-layered black and blue construction of Acebeam’s compact aluminum flashlight. The 5″ long light cranks out a max brightness of 4600 lumens in turbo mode, with a throw distance up to 787 feet. It’s rated IP68 dust and waterproof, and its built-in clip can attach to a pocket or backpack strap.

Nitecore’s palm-size tactical flashlight is designed for maximum performance. The lightweight MT1C Pro outputs up to 1000 lumens and packs a powerful 18350 rechargeable battery. It has an aluminum body with a hard-anodized finish and is fully sealed to achieve an IP68 waterproof rating. A rim guard ensures its power button won’t accidentally get pressed.

The latest compact flashlight from YSMART is easy to carry on a keyring or belt loop thanks to its magnetic quick release. It automatically turns on when detached from its base, and is available with a bright white, UV, or red LED light source. YSMART is offering it in brass or titanium in a variety of finishes.

This bright gun-style flashlight can crank out 6000 lumens in its max setting, projecting a spotlight beam that’s visible up to 1/2-mile away. In addition, it has a side-mounted floodlight, red and blue warning lights and includes a folding tripod stand. Its 10000 mAh battery can also be used as an emergency charger.