Best best flashlight on Reddit

145 reviews from r/flashlight, r/Tools, r/AskLE and 4 more subreddits

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#1

Wurkkos

4.5
(22)
"Just go get a Wurkkos FC11C. Has a built-in USB-C charging port."
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"Try Wurkkos TS22 brother, it uses 21700 battery."
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"Get a Wurkkos FC11 in 2700k. Beautiful warm light."
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"Wurkkos TS22 :)"
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"The Wurkkos TS22 would work well for you."
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"Wurkkos hd15 is a workhorse and is perfect for diy and beginners."
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"Wurkkos TS30S is 65$ and a great thrower."
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"Wurkkos TS10, in all kinds of different colors and AUX lights..."
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"Or Wurkkos TS10 and include a $5 USB single bay charger."
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"Two great option: SC21 Pro..."
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#2

Olight

4.7
(15)
"I went with the OLight Arkfield Pro."
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"Olight Arkfeld Ultra."
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"I beat the crap out of my Olight Seeker 4 Pro. And just keeps working like the day it was new!"
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"I'm a vote for whatever olight arkfeld looks best to you. It's a great pocket light."
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"I actually have to recommend Olight in this case."
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"Olight's wireless charging has legitimate utility for the blind, and the elderly."
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"I carry the OLight Baton 4. I work in dark places sometimes."
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"I use the Olight Seeker 3 Pro for this."
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"The olight O-Bulb has been great for us."
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"Olight Baton 3"
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#3

Streamlight

4.6
(14)
"Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0"
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"Stream light Stinger without a doubt. Changed agencies last year and they issue mag lights and mine hasn’t left the charger."
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"The Streamlight lights are the best hands down."
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"Streamlight Stinger best bang for your buck"
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"Streamlight Stinger. It’s built like a tank. Yeah it’s big but I trust it with my life."
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"Streamlight stinger HL LED has by far been the best in my experience!"
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"The best bang for you buck is generally streamlight, great light, good warranty and not crazy expensive."
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"The Streamlight Microstream. I've had one in my pocket for 2 years now, no complaints."
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"Stinger DS LED HL is probably the best. Its not the brightest or the most “tactical” but its by far the most durable."
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"Stream light, stinger, HL, HPL, or ultra stinger"
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#4

Acebeam

4.7
(12)
"Is hard to beat."
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"Acebeam K75."
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"Could throw that far about 3km."
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"I'd recommend the Acebeam L35."
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"The acebeam e75 is probably your best bet."
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"ACEBEAM E70 MINI - High CRI 90+ EDC Flashlight."
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"I would suggest Acebeam E70 mini."
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"2) Acebeam L35..."
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"IMO it would make sense to start with something reasonably compact, like acebeam E75."
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"For ACEBEAM E75, it's one of the most practical for car repair."
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#5

Sofirn

4.5
(11)
"For hiking I would get a headlamp. Sofirn HS21 has very good flood for the near area, amazing throw for a headlamp, can combine both and has good red light."
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"Sofirn SC33, but I’d recommend a headlamp for hiking any day over a flashlight. For under $50 check out the Sofirn HS21."
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"My reading light is the Sofirn HS10. It's a teeny tiny headlamp that you barely feel is there."
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"May I suggest the Sofirn IF22A."
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"I would get 4 lights for my survival kit: 1) Sofirn BLF LT1 (lantern)..."
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"Sofirn sc21"
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"Sofirn SC31Pro is cheap and very bright."
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"Sofirn hs10."
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"I’ll go against the grain and say a Sofirn SP35 for a good all around hybrid light."
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"Sofirn C8L, Sofirn IF22A, Wurrkos FC12."
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#6

Fenix

4.3
(11)
"Fenix is my fav brand."
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"My go to is the Fenix pd36r. Battery lasts all day."
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"Fenix Lights are Great."
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"The Fenix PD35 uses 18650 and is currently on sale for $70."
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"Fenix has a new light coming out in early Jan... slightly over your price cap, but none the less looks interesting."
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"Fenix C7 Carry it in a holster."
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"Fenix EO1 paired with a streamlight microstream."
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"Advertised 5, 25, and 100 lumens for low, med, high."
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"This might be an option too."
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"Both the Fenix PD35R and the Acebeam P16 are good night walk lights."
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#7

Convoy

4.5
(10)
"If you can use a thrower or just want one get a convoy l21b with sft40 or culpm1 emitter."
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"Convoy m3c xhp70.3 r70 4000k with 26800 extension."
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"This light should do well for you... Comes out under $45... Light has USB-C port, decent wide hotspot and floody."
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"Convoy M21F with XHP70.3 is a great choice, with battery it is less than $50."
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"But if I had only gotten lights, then definitely Convoy t3 in titanium would have been my choice."
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"There are a ton of awesome Convoy, Wurkkos, and Sofirn flashlights under $50."
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"If he enjoys the DIY aspect, maybe he'd enjoy building his own Convoy S2+."
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"Convoy T3 and test some different color temperatures."
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"Convoy C8 or C8+ is also an option."
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"Check out something along the lines of Convoy M21E."
#8

Armytek

4.3
(6)
"Take a look at the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia. It's quite floody, so perfect for lighting up stuff in a ~5m range."
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"ArmyTek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia."
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"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max Takes a bigger21700 battery for longer runtimes."
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"You can wear it on your forehead, or you can stick it to any steel surfaces."
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"Comes to mind. Magnetic tail cap + right angle light."
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"I’d suggest an Armytek."
#9

Skilhunt

4.0
(5)
"Skilhunt H200 or EC200S red."
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"The skilhunt h04 rc 519a is a good option."
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"My first thought was Skilhunt H200, specifically the 4500K Nichia 519a version."
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"I would recommand to have a look at skilhunt offer ... something like the h150."
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"Skilhunt E3A."
#10

Imalent

5.0
(3)
"Imalent MS32."
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"Imalent MS32. Hands down."
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"Up To 13000 Lumens."
#11

Lumintop

4.3
(3)
"My top ones: 1) Lumintop Tool AA 2.0."
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"If you are on a budget, Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 will do the job."
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"Or lumintop tool AA 2.0, but its ui is not as good."
#12

Rovyvon

4.3
(3)
"Been loving my rovyvon a8."
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"Rovyvon Aurora A1 can get surprisingly bright."
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"Available at Amazon for less than $30."
#13

Emisar

4.0
(3)
"Maybe the new Emisar DA1K. Efficient driver and a pretty compact 21700."
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"I've got the new Emisar KC1 and I love it."
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"Emisar KC1."
#14

Zebralight

4.0
(3)
"I wore a headlamp the entire time (Zebralight H600Fd)."
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"Zebralight H53Fc or H503c, right angle lights."
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"Zebralight SC53c N, perhaps?"
#15

Astrolux

5.0
(2)
"The Astrolux WP3 is $160 on banggood. com and Lumintop thor 3 is $110 on aliexpress?"
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"For LEP flashlights look at companies like Weltool, maxtoch."
#16

RovyVon

5.0
(2)
"The large RovyVon Auroras in Titanium (A24) and Brass (A29) are very classy, easy to use..."
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"The large RovyVon Auroras in Titanium (A24) and Brass (A29) are very classy, easy to use..."
#17

Fireflies

4.5
(2)
"The best light under 50 hands down. It is rechargeable but you will need to remove the battery and charge with a bay charger."
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"Best light I've bought in years. Doesn't have onboard charging so that's a strike for you but other than that it's awesome."
#18

Nitecore

4.5
(2)
"Been using a Nitecore MH12 for 6-7 yrs. Hvac tech, and it kinda gets the shit beat out of it."
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"I have the EDC27 and the Arkfeld UV."
#19

Wuben

4.5
(2)
"Wuben e6, It takes double aa, built like a tank and has a focused beam to see far."
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"Wuben X1 sounds like a great fit."
#20

Pelican

4.5
(2)
"My agency issues a Pelican 7060. I love it because it fits perfectly in my sap pocket."
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"I have a Pelican 1910 in my Skeletool CX pouch."
#21

Nebo

4.0
(2)
"The nebo slydelight is my go to. They dont break the bank."
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"I'm impressed by my Nebo 12K. But it is fairly big."
#22

Jetbeam

4.0
(2)
"Jetbeam M37 or M37 Pro."
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"If you want AAA, Fenix E01v2."
#23

Firefly

4.0
(2)
"The new d4k with the new boost driver."
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"Anything with a Lume X1 driver and FFL351A's."
#24

Boruit

5.0
(1)
"About 10 bucks on AliExpress, 20 bucks on amazon, the same size as a key fob and super bright."
#25

TS

5.0
(1)
"I recommend a simple flashlight with onboard charging. For 50$ you can buy a TS22 or SC33 which are sure to impress with their massive output."
#26

Coast

5.0
(1)
"I love coast headlamps and I love their regular lights."
#27

Modlite

5.0
(1)
"My modlite okw is awesome"
#28

Cloud Defense

5.0
(1)
"Cloud Defense MCH or a Modlite OKW handheld is what just about everyone at my department uses"
#29

Cyansky

5.0
(1)
"If you can get a Cyansky K3V2 or an Acebeam L19, those are going to be excellent options."

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