Best flashlight on Reddit
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#1
Wurkkos
4.6
(114)
"My go-to “looking for stuff inside” flashlight is a Wurkkos TS10."
"Wurkkos TS23!!!"
"Wurkkos ts23, you can get 2 of those."
"Wurkkos TD01C"
"Wurkkos FC11C"
"I use a Wurkkos FC11. It's a great little light."
"I will throw in Wurkkos TS26S."
"Ordered a FC11C."
"Wurkkos FC11C."
"It's a great little light."
#2
Olight
4.6
(65)
"My fave of all time is the olight baton 4."
"The Baton 4 would be a good choice."
"Olight Arkfeld Ultra."
"I beat the crap out of my Olight Seeker 4 Pro."
"I’d either go for the Olight with a dock."
"The love for Olight Arkfeild Pro was overwhelming."
"Arkfeld Ultra with FFL351A 4000K swap"
"Olight Baton Turbo. Such a nifty little light that packs a punch."
"Arkfield ultra by olight"
"Really good throw for its size, decent runtime at a useable output"
#3
Convoy
4.5
(63)
"Ok the L6 with a xhp70.3 is EXACTLY what you’re asking for then."
"Get a Convoy L6 either a xhp70.3. It's good for at least about 5000 lumens."
"I recommend….The Convoy l6 or l8."
"You can’t go wrong with a Convoy S21E with an SFT40."
"Perfect pocket thrower!"
"Convoy S6 SFT25R."
"My best light of 2024 has to be my Convoy S6."
"Cheap enough to get like 5 of them for your budget and stash them around in case he misplaces it."
"I think anything Convoy with the tailswitch."
"Convoy M21H"
#4
Acebeam
4.6
(61)
"Check out the acebeam E75 with the nichia led's. It's a great light!"
"Another very good option is the Acebeam L35.2 and E75 Nichia."
"Acebeam L35 2.0. Which is my default answer for anything I might want a light for outdoors."
"Acebeam L35v2, or P17"
"+1 for the Acebeam L35 2.0."
"Acebeam L35 2.0 or Fireflies X1L Elite / E90."
"Acebeam EC20."
"Take a look at the Acebeam EC20 with the SFT25R."
"Acebeam E75. Nichia 519A version. It’s HI CRI 5000l neutral White and submersible to 5 meters."
"You are literally describing the Acebeam L35 2.0."
#5
Sofirn
4.6
(33)
"For hiking I would get a headlamp. Sofirn HS21 has very good flood."
"Sofirn SC33, it is plenty bright and looks premium."
"Sofirn SC33. A beast of a light."
"Sofirn IF22A may be a good choice."
"Check out the Sofirn SC13. That’s my EDC flashlight."
"That would be the model I’d go for."
"I’m still enthralled by my little Sofirn SC13 with the 519a."
"Good 'all purpose' light, for working on cars or around the house."
"I just got a Sofirn SC33. Really strong bright light."
"Sofirn HS21, has efficient throw channel."
#6
Streamlight
4.4
(32)
"Streamlight Strion has been great for me over 13 years."
"Streamlight Strion, a little smaller than the stinger , very bright."
"I have The TLR-1HL and it's the best compare to Olights and some of the top brands."
"Yup. That’s a great light"
"Streamlight polytac x"
"TLR-1 HL. This would be a light to guide your path to the potty"
"The Streamlight lights are the best hands down."
"Have carried one every day for 5 years and beat the heck out of it."
"Agreed that these things are the tits!"
"Streamlight microstream has been my go to and favorite for years."
#7
Skilhunt
4.5
(20)
"It's got plenty of versatility from EDC to headlamp."
"For urbex, I recommend headlamps which can also be used as hand-held lights. Skilhunt H200 is a great choice."
"Skilhunt M150."
"Bugout light should be dual fuel or it's missing the point."
"Skilhunt H150, or H200 right angle / convertible headlamp."
"My favourite tiny light of late is Skilhunt's E3A."
"I'd choose the Nichia 519A 4500K option for pleasant neutral output."
"Skillhunt H150 4500K."
"Skilhunt M150. Lightweight, durable, great output for indoors."
"Definitely +1 on the Skilhunt H150. Fantastic little light."
#8
Fenix
4.5
(17)
"I carried a Fenix PD32 series for over 10yrs till someone stole it and it was a great light."
"Pick the Fenix PD36R v.2.0 or PD36 Pro, it's bright, durable."
"Fenix PD-32 with a rechargeable 18650."
"I got streamlight and o light, nitecore surefire etc but Fenix is my fav brand."
"I have 2 different pd35's, oldest is from 2016 and is my most used. Love them, I think I have 5 different Fenix lights and they're all going strong."
"Here are five highly recommended flashlights known for their durability, brightness, and overall performance: 1. Fenix PD36R."
"Fenix PD36R."
"Fenix lights are hella durable. PD35 and PD36 models go through hell here."
"I use a Fenix aaa light right now."
"The Fenix PD35 uses 18650 and is currently on sale for $70."
#9
Emisar
4.6
(16)
"Emisar KC1 is by far the best keychain light I have."
"There's going to be very few lights that can give the Emisar D3AA a run for its money for overall value."
"Emisar d3aa is probably the best all around AA light right available right now."
"Emisar D3AA is the best 14500/AA light right now."
"The Emisar D3AA with the clip reversed is a great dual fuel light."
"Emisar D3AA
You can program Anduril 2 to have it come in on a predetermined mode and you have instant access to moonlight mode."
"Emisar D3AA, Wurkkos TS10."
"Recently though, I finally have started with the Emisar D3AA."
"I recommend the Emisar D3AA."
"Emisar D4K is a really great light and very compact for having a 21700."
#10
Armytek
4.9
(9)
"Highest quality of right angle Headlamps. also used as EDC Light"
"I’m surprised nobodies talking about armyteks. The wizard seems to have the capabilities mentioned."
"I recommend Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia Magnet USB."
"Armytek Wizard ....Highest quality right angle Headlamps!"
"Definitely was the zebralight sc65hi and armytek wizard c2 pro nichia"
"Armytek wizard with the hicri led. 18650 mag rechargeable, good run time, very robust."
"I think the armytek wizard c2 pro Nichia or zebralight h600 would be great for a helmet light."
"On days where I know I will sit in the datacenter all day long I bring my Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia."
"You can get something like the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia that should give you warmer, high CRI light."
#11
Fireflies
5.0
(6)
"Fireflies X4Q Comet is $50 and amazing."
"The fireflies x4q comet is the best light under 50 hands down."
"Second the fireflies x4 stellar."
"Fireflylite X4 is absolutely perfect for this."
"My last purchase. Just got it yesterday. A Fireflies Comet X4Q."
"Get a Fireflies X4 stellar."
#12
Surefire
4.2
(6)
"Get him something from Surefire"
"Surefire.. thank me later"
"You really shouldn’t be looking anywhere other than Surefire, modlite or cloud defensive."
"X300T for high candela, farther throw if you need the distance and to break through other light barriers."
"Surefire X300T."
"Surefire or streamlight, DON'T DO OLIGHTs."
#13
Reylight
4.8
(4)
"I use a Reylight Pineapple Mini when reading to my kids at bedtime."
"Reylight Pineapple Mini?
Manker E05 II
Emisar D3AA"
"Reylight pineapple mini is my go to AAA sized light."
"Or a copper or brass Reylight Pineapple Mini."
#14
FC11C
4.5
(4)
"Represents the best combination of price, output, size, has high CRI and nice CCT choice."
"Bernie should get an FC11C. Its sensible, cost effective and perfect for the masses."
"It is always recommended because it does everything well and sells at a good price."
"FC11C if lightness and ease of carry is more important."
#15
ThruNite Archer Pro V2
4.0
(4)
"I pocket carry one of these daily and it’s a good little light for random tasks."
"Yup. That’s a great light."
"I have that light and it’s very bright for what it is."
"Amazon has currently has a ThruNite Archer Pro V2 for like $20."
#16
SC33
4.7
(3)
"Runtime, brightness, reach, price, quality 10/10 would buy again."
"I would highly recommend the SC33 as it has the best throw."
"So a little throw is in order. You aren’t trying to find a four leaf clover so you don’t need a floody HI CRI light."
#17
Wurkkos FC11C
4.7
(3)
"I can attest to the fc11c. I got a few normal fc11 non c lights as gifts, and everyone I've given it to loved it!"
".... Wurkkos FC11C .... with battery $20.99."
"Buy a wurkkos fc11c and make sure it has the c at the end."
#18
Wuben
4.7
(3)
"Wuben X1 sounds like a great fit."
"Im really high on the wuben x1 right now. 2600lm for like 3+ hours is no joke."
"I do wish I knew how to swap the emitters."
#19
Zebralight
4.7
(3)
"Zebralight sc700d HI definitely should be on your short list."
"Best small powerhouse"
"First lights (ever besides an old surefire) I bought."
#20
Thrunite
4.0
(3)
"I'll second the Thrunite Saber rec."
"Get on Amazon and buy a pair of Thrunite sabers for $20."
"Thrunite saber on sale is $10. Goody throwy beam for any night time use."
#21
FireflyLite
4.0
(3)
"Fireflylite L70 Helios right angle / headlamp."
"Worth considering - their build quality and components are top notch."
"Excellent driver, seems quite compact for a 21700 flashlight."
#22
Loop Gear
5.0
(2)
"The new Loop Gear SK05 Pro is awesome."
"I'll throw in a recommendation for Loopgear SKO5 Pro."
#23
Ledlenser
4.5
(2)
"Hasn’t blinded herself yet so I would highly recommend"
"Ledlenser KidBeam4 - $10."
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