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151 reviews from r/flashlight, r/miniverse_makeitmini, r/PlantedTank and 40 more subreddits
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#1
Streamlight
4.5
(25)
"I support the Streamlight ProTac series of lights."
"The hlx pro is pretty impressive."
"+1 for the Streamlight Protac."
"Love my streamlight."
"I like the streamlights."
"Go with the stream light. My entire department uses TLR-1s."
"Tlr1 hlx"
"The new Tlr-1 HLX is like 1500 lumens"
"I have to streamlight hlx- Pro the one with 50,000 plus Candela."
"The only light worth a damn out of the ones you listed is the Streamlight."
#2
Wurkkos
4.5
(11)
"Small size - Wurkkos TS11."
"Wurkkos hd01 would be the only choice with a laser and high cri."
"I have one, its awesome."
"Here's a link to the HD01 UV flashlight."
"The UV is very strong and of the good 365nm variety."
"May be look at the ts10 max."
"Companies like Wurkkos (TS10, HD10, TS26S) and Sofirn (SC13A) have a few lights that tick your boxes but always leave one unfulfilled."
"Wurkkos TD05 or Sofirn SP31 v3."
"Wurkkos TD05."
"Any multi LED with 519. Wurkkos TS10 is pretty small and cheap."
#3
Surefire
4.7
(7)
"I vote Surefire"
"I have been using surefire for 20 years now."
"Surefire x300, Streamlight TL-R1, or Modlite PL350 PLHv2"
"Surefire or streamlight
"
"Can’t go wrong with Surefire."
"Surefire would be a runner up."
"X300, I prefer the ultra to the turbo on a pistol. 1000 lumens with a really broad hot spot is ideal."
#4
TLR
5.0
(5)
"It gives more light than the other tlr 7s."
"Tlr7sub or foxtrot1x. My two cents."
"I prefer the TLR7 Sub as it keeps the holster tighter at the trigger."
"It’s the same exact light as the tlr 7 sub but uses a rechargeable battery that gives you 1000 lumens."
"Double the brightness at 1000 lumens."
#5
Chihiros
4.4
(5)
"I just got a chihiros wrgb2 slim 60 and it’s been amazing."
"If you can go Chihiros worth every penny."
"No need of chihiros vivid 2 pro, just buy vivid 2."
"Chihiros or Twinstar."
"They are super good light really bright, customisable but expensive."
#6
Nicrew
4.2
(5)
"I have 3 of these for over 2 years."
"Full spectrum with cycles."
"I’ve read that people like the nicrew (Amazon) and it’s much more reasonable cost wise."
"Nicrew 100w would be a more budget option."
"Do cheap lights that grow plants well."
#7
Sofirn
4.5
(4)
"Medium range thrower (pocketable) - Sofirn IF22A."
"The excellent Sofirn IF22A. Uses a 21700 battery for long run times. Has a built-in USB-C charging port."
"Sofirn h35r- $23 amazon rn"
"The sofirn hs21 is the killer budget headlamp, but it is not good as handheld."
#8
Olight
4.3
(4)
"I used my Olight Baton for this exact application, heavy rain, snow, blazing hot summer days, and it worked just fine."
"Maybe Olight Warrior 3s? It's on 21700 battery."
"TLR-1HL, Olight PL-3S. Holosun P.ID."
"If you are looking at olight - baton would be a good place to start."
#9
Dark Beam
4.0
(4)
"I’m using the darkbeam uv flashlight and it takes like 30 seconds or so."
"It’s a cheap $15 365nm flashlight I got off amazon and I use it more plugged in than not but it sure does the job!"
"I got a 13$ dark beam brand one off Amazon, shipped to me in just 2 days and works so well."
"I use the Dark Beam brand. Bought on Amazon."
#10
Sunblaster
4.7
(3)
"I use sunblaster LED strips and they work great."
"Sunblaster led strips. They don’t get hot at all."
"I like the sunblaster led strips they're very bright, I use them for all my CPs."
#11
Acebeam
4.7
(3)
"40mm, 2k lm, 120k cd, tail is turbo only, side is independent, choice of 5000k or 6500k, sustains 900 lm."
"54mm, 5k lm, 100k cd, tail is turbo only, side is independent, sustains 1,600 lm."
"Main difference is the UI and onboard charging."
#12
AC Infinity
5.0
(2)
"Invest your money wisely and consider AC Infinity's massive range of smart grow systems."
"Hands down ! 2nd Spider farmer."
#13
Glocusent
5.0
(2)
"The 86lux is a better light due to its articulating head."
"My wife and I both like and use these."
#14
Reolink
5.0
(2)
"I'm super happy with my PoE Reolink Duo Floodlight cams."
"Reolink cams are your best bet."
#15
Cygolite
5.0
(2)
"Best bang for your buck light in my opinion."
"Brightest rear light I've seen."
#16
Modlite
4.5
(2)
"The Modlite has good flood and shines far too but doesn’t shine as far as the E2XTL."
"ModLite PLHv2 with the admin feature."
#17
Barrina
4.5
(2)
"Barrina t5s are my go to, they’re cheap and easy to find!"
"Barrina T5's or Sansi bulbs."
#18
Calathea
4.5
(2)
"They seem to enjoy the light conditions."
"Calatheas burn easy in the sun, so indirect sunlight is perfect for them."
#19
SANSI
4.5
(2)
"Check out SANSI lights, that’s what I have for my carnivorous plants."
"They’re pretty amazing but get relatively hot."
#20
SEAOURA
4.5
(2)
"Have a timer and they grow plants nice."
"Happy with it."
#21
Zebralight
4.5
(2)
"Zebralight. I’ve had mine for years."
"I really like the Zebralight ones, but they are spendy."
#22
Arcadia
4.5
(2)
"So far so good with the jungle dawn keeping my plants alive."
"Didn’t love the price but 7 weeks later my plants are still alive."
#23
PinLights
4.0
(2)
"A good option over pinstadiums."
"Cheaper than PinStadiums."
#24
Sansi
4.0
(2)
"Sansi grow lights on amazon."
"Sansi, Barrina and Bseah. All on Amazon."
#25
Vekkia
4.0
(2)
"The Vekkia works quite well on the Nomad."
"I have both of the Vekkias."
#26
Convoy
4.0
(2)
"Convoy S2+ offers a lot of bang for the buck."
"Convoy s2+ and lumintop tool aa both come in 365 wavelength."
#27
Fireflylite
4.0
(2)
"FireflyLite X4 Stellar with FFL351As."
"Maybe Fireflylite X4 or X4Q."
#28
Godox
4.0
(2)
"It’s great for illuminating a subject’s face to avoid shadows."
"Godox MS300V is popular and inexpensive."
#29
Manker
4.0
(2)
"Manker E03III should be perfect."
"I'd recommend the Manker E03H III."
#30
Amazon
3.5
(2)
"Cheap one on Amazon. Works great."
"Amazon has some pretty affordable ones for about $10 or so just make sure it’s a 365."
#31
640DFT
5.0
(1)
"The 640dft is a damn lightsaber."
#32
Hygger
5.0
(1)
"I tend to like the Hygger 24/7 lights."
#33
Darkbeam
5.0
(1)
"It cures in literally seconds for me and its rechargeable with a USB-C cord."
#34
Towild
5.0
(1)
"I love them."
#35
Armytek
5.0
(1)
"This is the one. I’ve dropped mine numerous times in hydraulic fluid and diesel."
#36
Let’s Resin
5.0
(1)
"It’s amazing!!!! I have had no issues with curing the new resin. It’s a 10/10 for me."
#37
Letsresin
5.0
(1)
"It is small and super strong."
#38
Cablemod
5.0
(1)
"They're magnetic and come with a remote control."
#39
Mr. Resin
5.0
(1)
"I got a Mr. Resin brand one from Amazon and it works great."
#40
Milwaukee
5.0
(1)
"Milwaukee makes a great Swivel head light at Home Depot."
#41
Mito
5.0
(1)
"I have their medium size panel and I’m very happy with it."
#42
Lutron
5.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of the motion sensing light-switch, about $20 and 10 mins of effort to swap."
#43
Skilhunt
5.0
(1)
"I love my Skilhunt h300. It’s got a nice wide beam and puts out a ton of light."
#44
Fenix
5.0
(1)
"For a harsh work environment, the Fenix PD line is a really good choice."
#45
S11
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been happy with them so far."
#46
Waveform
5.0
(1)
"They're the most reliable."
#47
HLG
5.0
(1)
"Worth every penny."
#48
Bio Dude
5.0
(1)
"My plants loooove it"
#49
Cloud Defensive
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Cloud Rein these days."
#50
MVP
5.0
(1)
"Works great."
#51
Firefly
5.0
(1)
"I have the Firefly and I love it."
#52
DARKDAWN
5.0
(1)
"More compact than the MVP lights, rechargeable."
#53
SE Series
5.0
(1)
"Get a se series, much better light."
#54
Aquaneat
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, aquaneat and hygger lights are pretty good for being cheap."
#55
Sansi & Barrina
4.0
(1)
"They’re usually cheaper on Amazon."
#56
Week Aqua
4.0
(1)
"I’m leaning towards the Week Aqua M Pro Series - either 1200 or 900."
#57
Viparspectra
4.0
(1)
"I use a viparspectra ks5000 with mine and it works great!"
#58
QuinLED
4.0
(1)
"The new QuinLED COB is probably the best RGBW if you can wait and deal with 24V."
#59
Amaran
4.0
(1)
"The Amaran 60d and 60x are great because they are decently powerful."
#60
Comet Pinball
4.0
(1)
"I feel it's a huge, cheap improvement."
#61
UV Beast
4.0
(1)
"Works GREAT - just is huge."
#62
Halo Red
4.0
(1)
"It seems easy in that it goes in your bag."
#63
PinStadiums
4.0
(1)
"I like pinstadiums."
#64
Comet
4.0
(1)
"Spotlights are cheap and easy."
#65
TORCHBEAM
4.0
(1)
"Bang for buck, TORCHBEAM LEDs was what I went with and they were so impressive."
#66
Chauvet
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, a Chauvet GigBar might be right up your alley. It had decent lighting for the price."
#67
Aglex
4.0
(1)
"Right now I’m looking at aglex on Amazon they get pretty good reviews and the price is right."
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