Flashlight reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 546 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 170 posts to rank the best Flashlight brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/flashlight, r/Tools, r/tacticalgear, r/EDC, r/OffGrid. Top-rated brands include Wurkkos (4.6/5), Convoy (4.5/5), Acebeam (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews546
Subreddits24
Posts170
Brands24
Products88
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#1
Wurkkos
4.6
(125)
"The ts22 is a 21700 light and extremely powerful and floody. You won’t do better for $40"
"Second the ts22, Just make sure to get the low cri for more output and better tint."
"I'm not sure how tarifs are affecting the price, but the Wurkkos TS22 is a great bright and floody light at about that price point. I love mine and I've gotten a ton of use out of it."
"You can have a Wurkkos HD01 Pro, which gives you a UV and laser option which functions as your pointer and frees you up from needing your main light to have a zoom function."
"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."
#2
Convoy
4.5
(75)
"If you want a big flashlight check out the convoy 3x21D. It’s the most affordable portable lighthouse one can buy. It’s a thrower so it will go super far."
"S2+"
"Convoyv L6. Ergonomics, runtime, and heatsinking."
"Convoy 3x21D is an EXCELLENT choice!"
"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."
#3
Acebeam
4.5
(72)
"One and done: Acebeam L35"
"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."
#4
Olight
4.6
(64)
"Olight Baton Turbo, ultra small 16340 sized round LED thrower for 510m range."
"Still here for the Olight Arkfeld pro. Bright white light, laser pointer for well, pointing, and a UV light for finding oil leaks."
"Olight i3t EOS. The best part of it is that it works on a single aaa and available for purchase."
"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"
#5
Sofirn
4.6
(47)
"For that price, I'd suggest the sofirn sc33. Floody, over 5000k lumen turbo, around 800 sustain, very nice build, good UI."
"Sofirn HS21 has a high cri food, a focused throwy beam, and a red light. The flood and throw can be used together or separately."
"The Sofirn SC13a small led keychain edc flashlight with Anduril UI."
"Sofirn SC13 is a better pick for you because you have smooth, stepless ramping."
"Sofirn SC13 with the 519A option would be my pick for you."
"Anything by sofirn light. Affordable and bright AF"
"Https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-q8plus-16000lm-powerful-flashlight"
"This is my favorite flashlight and is crazy bright with nice battery life."
"For hiking I would get a headlamp. Sofirn HS21 has very good flood."
"Sofirn SC33, it is plenty bright and looks premium."
#6
Streamlight
4.4
(35)
"Streamlight Wedge. My unit issued them to us all a year or so ago and I absolutely love mine. The flat shape makes it comfortable in a pocket, it’s bright enough for anything I need, durable as hell and it charges via USB."
"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!"
#7
Fenix
4.5
(24)
"Fenix PD35. I love it so much I have two. Buy once, cry once."
"I have been using a Fenix flashlight and headlamp that both use their 18650 battery (rechargeable). Fenix makes great lights."
"PD35 is amazing. Fenix"
"Anything from Fenix"
"Pick the Fenix PD36R v.2.0 or PD36 Pro, it's bright, durable."
"Really tiny, really bright, really reliable, USB-C charging."
"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."
#8
Skilhunt
4.5
(21)
"The Skilhunt version, the e3a. Either will do 90-100 lumens for an hour on a aaa. I prefer the Skilhunt in warm or high cri."
"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."
#9
Emisar
4.6
(17)
"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
4.8
(12)
"Armytek Wizard C2 WR (warm light) .... also used as EDC Light"
"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
Coast
4.0
(6)
"I love my Coast HX5."
"The HX5 fits in my pocket easily, has an adjustable beam focus, and has a clip that fits either your pocket or the brim of a hat to use as a headlamp."
"The Coast HX5 has been great for me. It’s $20, you can get it at REI, and Coast sells rechargeable AA batteries for it that are fairly cheap."
"Coast makes lights that work great in wet environments."
"Big fan of Coast as a brand."
"Man i have 2 different coasts by recommendation, and neither are actually 2k lumens imo."
#13
Reylight
4.6
(5)
"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."
"If you don’t mind taking the battery out to charge, you can use a Reylight Pineapple Mini with a Manker 10440, which has a built-in USB-C port!"
"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
Nitecore
4.3
(4)
"Have a look at Nitecore Tiki, lovely keychain light."
"My recommendation would be something like Nitecore's TIKI. Really inexpensive and small."
"Nitecore TIKI."
"Nitecore Tiki."
#16
Surefire
4.3
(4)
"Get him something from Surefire"
"Surefire.. thank me later"
"You really shouldn’t be looking anywhere other than Surefire, modlite or cloud defensive."
"Surefire or streamlight, DON'T DO OLIGHTs."
#17
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."
#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
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."
#21
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."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
Pelican
3.7
(3)
"The best I've ever had is a Pelican. It's class 1/div 1, works under water."
"I recall having a small Pelican flashlight with a magnet on one end."
"Pelican and Dorcy have a handful of polycarbonate lights that are sealed watertight that float. Their outputs are trash, however, because of the host material"
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