Headlamp reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 599 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 160 posts to rank the best Headlamp brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/flashlight, r/CampingGear, r/trailrunning, r/TacticalMedicine, r/prepping. Top-rated brands include Skilhunt (4.6/5), Sofirn (4.5/5), Fenix (4.6/5).
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Reviews599
Subreddits33
Posts160
Brands30
Products80
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#1
Skilhunt
4.6
(86)
"I second the h200! Great light"
"The Skilhunt H200 has a decent driver and can hold a bit over 300 lume"
"The Skilhunt H300 can run on two CR123As."
"I would *highly* suggest the skillhunt h300 with nichia 144art led."
"I’ve been a huge Skilhunt fan since getting into this hobby."
"Skillhunt h200 gets you a bright red light which would be advantageous for night fishing"
"Oh and two good reviews of the H150"
"I prefer the h150 because it's much lighter, and I dont need the extra brightness of the h300"
"Skilhunt H04 RC USB Magnetic Rechargeable LED Headlamp"
"I'll go with 3K, as colour rendition isn't at all important, and I'd prefer it easier on the eyes."
#2
Sofirn
4.5
(79)
"Trust me you won’t regret the HS21. It’s my go to camp light."
"I love my Hs21 from Sofirn. Bright, long lasting, easy mode switching."
"Everyone's favorite headlamp right now is the Sofirn HS21."
"Can’t go wrong with the sofirn HS21"
"Sofirn HS21. About $39 after using their coupon."
"Sofirn hs21"
"Ordered the Sofirn HS21 today. Looking forward to it!"
"Definitely the HS21. I have a whole bunch of other headlights, but I have not even touched any of the others since my HS21 arrived."
"Second the HS21. Best headlamp I’ve owned, it gets more usage than my fenix headlights"
"Sofirn HS21. Has a throw channel which can reach decent distances, a flood channel with good colour accuracy and even a red channel."
#3
Fenix
4.6
(63)
"Fenix hm71r ,nitecore hc68 ,armytek wizard c2 pro max"
"Fenix HM61R V2"
"Here are the different headlamps that I recommend to people that have your requirements. Fenix HM61R V2"
"Fenix hm61r"
"Fenix HM61R V2"
"Here are some different headlamps that should work for you. Fenix HM61R V2"
"Here are some different headlamps that should work for you. Fenix HM65R"
"16340 headlamps: Fenix HM50R V2.0"
"I think the Fenix HM50R is good but it is technically 16340."
"Fenix HM70R, The Power! The Runtime! The Flexibility! 21700 and you can swap it."
#4
Petzl
4.5
(58)
"I bought my Petzel Tikka the year they came out. It still works. It’s strapped to my plate carrier now, but it always works, and doesn’t burn through batteries."
"I have the Petzl lamp and use it for hunting. Its great!"
"Petzl head lamp with the photo sensor, have had one for 12 years still running strong!"
"I like the Petzl Swift RL with reactive lighting technology."
"Petzl. Not overly expensive but great product."
"I’ve got a petzl Taktikka with a rechargeable Li battery that I’m thrilled with."
"I have the previous version of this one from Petzl. I do a lot of night walks/hikes with my dogs in the winter so it gets used a LOT."
"I forked out some bigger money for the Petzl that can use AAA batteries or the included battery which is rechargeable via usb cord."
"I’d recommend looking at the Petzl Actik Core or the Black Diamond Spot 400-R."
"The Petzl Bindi is great... it's so light that you hardly notice it."
#5
Wurkkos
4.3
(52)
"My wurkkos hd50 with a somewhat large 21700 battery has done very well for me over the years now."
"It has separate spot, separate flood, and separate red light emitters."
"I have a Wurkkos HD15. Also a Wurkkos HD16 (very cool light)."
"Has a built-in flood and a separate red light."
"Both of these offer white plus Red."
"Wurkkos HD15R, Skilhunt H200, Sofirn HS21."
"I like these - The new Wurkkos HD16. Uses an 18650 battery. On-board USB-C charging port."
"I’ve been happy with my wurkkos HD50. Use it everyday as a mechanic."
"Wurkkos HD15.... look at the features for value."
"Lightweight, nice beam shape for outdoors, usb-c charging port, $24."
#6
Nitecore
4.2
(49)
"The NU33 is a really solid light. Gets used daily for taking the dog out. Good battery life (2000 mAh), good options on amount of lumen options, and the strap is not fiddly at all."
"The Nitecore NU33 has been good to me for a solid 2yrs. Lots of lumen choices, USB-C rechargeable, button lock etc."
"I really like my nitecore"
"Nitecore NU33. The 4 flood emitters are perfect for close proximity illumination."
"Nitecore NU20 Classic is a great ultralight headlamp that is favored by backpackers."
"Super lightweight, really bright, plenty of battery for a run, and it’s rechargeable so no hassle with batteries."
"I use a Nitecore NU25 now. It's Ultralight."
"Nitecore is the lightest weight one I’ve found and plenty bright for my runs."
"One of the Nitecore series would be excellent."
"Great headlamps for camping."
#7
Black Diamond
4.5
(35)
"Black diamond and Princeton tech. They are the only ones id buy."
"Black diamond Storm 450 has been good to me."
"I have three black diamond storms, keep one in each bag. They rock."
"If you want the petzl aria get the Black Diamond Storm instead. It has essentially the same specs, has a similar AAA or lithium battery pack dual fuel option."
"I can imagine using anything other than black diamond for head lamps. They have multiple brightness options and a red light option that disturbs wildlife less and preserves your night vision."
"I later switched to a Black Diamond Storm. I liked that I could choose from the regular white light or switch to a red, blue, or green light."
"We have Black Diamond Storm 400’s. We absolutely love them over every other headlamp so far."
"Black diamond is the way to go, my last one lasted for a *while*. I also have a biolite I bought when I needed one last minute."
"I have the Black Diamond Storm 500 and I love it. Excellent light settings, RGB, and all lights are dimmable."
"I just bought a third 400 for the family (the non-rechargeable version because I want to have backup batteries to hot swap) and I love them."
#8
ArmyTek
4.8
(28)
"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia .... Highest Quality! Also used as EDC Light"
"An Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia or Zebralight H600 with extra 18650 cells."
"Armytek Wizard C2 WR ....Highest Quality!"
"Armytek Wizard C2 WR ....Highest Quality!"
"I’d go with Armytek Wizard C2 pro Nichia."
"Armytek Wizard C2 WR."
"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia ... Highest Quality Right Angle Headlamps!"
"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia ....Highest quality right angle Headlamps ! also used as EDC Light"
"Highest quality right angle Headlamps!"
".... Armytek Wizard C2 WR ....Highest quality right angle Headlamps!"
#9
Armytek
4.7
(28)
"I use the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro MAX with its TIR diffusion lens."
"Armytek Wizard c2 has high lumen red light as well as low."
"Take a look at the armytek wizard series (C2 pro /18650 or C2 pro max /21700)"
"My go to headlamp is a Wizard C2 Pro Warm. They also make a Pro Warm Red with red and white light."
"If op is in the US, zebralamp could be an option, but Armytek is made for that user profile."
"Armytek wizard pro nichia"
"It's awesome!"
"You can either buy the same Armytek from local vendors with a better warranty."
"I love my Wizard C2 Pro Warm."
"It is a light you do not understand its value until you use it."
#10
Zebralight
4.5
(25)
"I have the H600Fc. Actually I have 2 of them. I use the middle brightness all the time. Highly recommended."
"Since you'll be using it for close up work, avoid anything with a hotspot. A smooth, even flood is what you want. Zebralights are good for this."
"My favourite headlamp is the Zebralight H600Fc"
"I love my zebralight h600fc for walking my dogs and working in construction in the dark."
"Zebralight h600"
"They are by far the best headlamps I have ever used."
"I have a Zebralight that I initially got for camping. Use it everywhere, though."
"For headlight I can’t recommend Zebralight enough."
"My recommendation is a zebralight. Brighter, longer run time."
"Great options. Super durable, very light, and pretty damn efficient."
#11
Acebeam
4.4
(19)
"The Acebeam H15 2.0 would meet all of your criteria."
"IMO you can't go wrong with the Acebeam H16. For $24 on Amazon it's a great option."
"Acebeam H16 is a 14500 right angle headlamp that's fully waterproof, has a TIR lens and great battery life."
"Acebeam h30 great runtime"
"Brightest thing out there, runs for ages if you use the lower power modes."
"Acebeam H16 is made specifically for fishing."
"Acebeam H30."
"My general recommendation for a straight body work light is the Acebeam E75 519a."
"Acebeam H15 2.0"
"Acebeam H15 2.0"
#12
Convoy
4.6
(10)
"Convoy h4 is only like $25. Big battery and simple controls."
"Get a Convoy H3 (H4?). Trust me."
"B35AM 2700K, or a different Convoy H-series if you don't want USB charging or do want a larger battery."
"There is only one truly throwy headlamp out there that I know of: the Convoy H....3?"
"The headband is pretty nice and it comes with a reversible clip."
"Convoy H2 (or H3/H4 for the 21700 variant) with B35AM."
"Convoy h4 is a 21700 size headlamp, so, on the larger side."
"What comes to mind for under $30 is the convoy H series headlamps. The H4 specifically has an optic over the emitter."
"Excellent CRI and the Boost driver."
"I have the preference for very high CRI, hence I’ce got Convoy H4 with floody TIR."
#13
Olight
4.3
(10)
"Take a look at the olight perun series. I have the perun 2 mini and love it."
"Olight"
"I recently got the Olight Perun 3 and I couldn’t be happier about it."
"I also like my olight Perun 2 for it's small size, and it is great for camping as well, but it's more expensive."
"I know everyone shits on olight. But they make a pretty nice headlamp with optional hand gestures for changing brightness and in/off."
"Perrin Olight Perun 2"
"Olight perun 2 mini."
"Might be overkill, but the Perun 3 is a really nice light."
"I have and olight now for 2 years works good"
"I bought a Olight headlamp that's pretty nifty."
#14
Coast
4.1
(8)
"I HIGHLY recommend watching this and considering one of the two lights from Coast."
"I also have a COAST brand light that is much more powerful and lasts all day but it is heavy."
"I’m a big Coast guy for anything not on the end of a weapon but petzl, BD and PT are great in that order."
"I've also had my Coast headlamp for over a decade."
"Check out the Coast brand on Amazon."
"I bought a cheap one from Home Depot, Coast brand. It’s rechargeable."
"Coast lamps are great and have a rechargeable battery"
"I buy the rechargeable ones by Coast from Lowes."
#15
Emisar
4.2
(6)
"If you only want only red you can buy the DW4"
"Another vote for the DW4 with SST20-DR emitters and linear driver."
"Get it in the single channel without the boost driver and it will go really low."
"Is really nice, especially if you put it on a Skilhunt HB3 headband."
"If it doesn't need to be super waterproof, the Emisar DW4 is really nice."
"For under $50, the only thing I'd recommend would be an Emisar DW4 right-angle 18650 light."
#16
Energizer
3.8
(6)
"I’ve been using an old energizer headlamp for years and it’s held up great !"
"The Energizer ones have been the best bang for buck."
"I had an Energizer brand headlamp that did all 3."
"It’s nice as it has a low mode, a red light as well as 3 brightness settings."
"I have a cheap energizer one and it works great."
"I keep cheapo headlamps in all of my travel bags."
#17
Lupine
5.0
(3)
"Lupine is definitely a great choice."
"Lupine, lumonite, Lucifer headlamps"
"I’m a big fan of Lupine."
#18
Outbound
4.7
(3)
"Agree on all the outbound comments, +1 for outbound."
"Best lighting system I’ve used."
"Outbound has headlamps that are good, lightweight, low profile."
#19
Milwaukee
4.7
(3)
"The Milwaukee rechargeable one is awesome."
"Covers everything I look for in a headlamp."
"I use the Milwaukee 80$ headlamp. It’s great!"
#20
Princeton Tec
4.7
(3)
"I use this one with great success."
"I love my PrincetonTec headlamps."
"Princeton Tec and Petzl make good lights."
#21
Firefly
4.3
(3)
"Fireflies p60. Mule with a great boost driver. Excellent task light."
"Firefly L60-Mu Aura"
"Check out the Firefly L60 Mu. I use mine for any kind of close up work. Electrical panel, under the hood, etc. It has no hot spot, just raw light."
#22
Wuben
4.3
(3)
"Wuben E7"
"I would take a look into the Wuben E7 with the headband, battery extender and gesture sensor."
"Wuben E7."
#23
Streamlight
4.0
(3)
"I prefer the Pro, but it's slightly heavier."
"It lasts me on high until lunch and then charges enough to get me through the rest of the day."
"If you wear a ball cap I recommend the streamlight bandit."
#24
Princeton Tech
4.0
(3)
"You might also look at Princeton tech lights."
"Always. If it’s gonna be nasty I have a Princeton Tech that is seriously waterproof."
"Princeton tech makes some nice and durable ones."
#25
Decathlon
3.7
(3)
"Decathlon budget friendly!!!"
"Okay naman yung galing Decath. Lightweight, durable, tapos di makati sa noo."
"I have a cheap headlamp from Decathlon in the car. It has no battery, only servo."
#26
Wizard
5.0
(2)
"Wizard C2 Pro Warm."
"Great 18650 headlamp and the clip is also awesome for on a jacket/vest/chest."
#27
PrincetonTec
4.5
(2)
"I bought a PrincetonTech on Amazon. I love it because they have red green blue and white."
"I like Princetontec, nice lights and American made."
#28
Ledlenser
4.5
(2)
"Maximum output (600lm) for several hours."
"One other option I'll throw out there for you - Ledlenser MH10."
#29
Moonlight Mountain Gear
4.0
(2)
"I can highly recommend moonlight mountain gear if you’re in a part of the world that sells them."
"Give Moonlight Mountain Gear a look while you’re checking out all the leading brands."
#30
Klein
4.0
(2)
"I use the rechargeable kline. It's within the budget and bright."
"It is plenty bright for what I need and has either a spot function or a wide beam."
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