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Finally! Flashlights That Are Brighter Than Advertised!

Todd's Picks

Best Performance

Phoenix

Average Finish: 4.9

Purchased for: $210

Made In: China

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Delivers 2,953 lumens initially. Best overall performance and brightness.

Best Value

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Runner-up

Amaker

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $49

Made In: China

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Delivers 1,614 lumens initially. Brightest in its category.

Name	Price ($)	Made In	Average Finish	Link	Content
MIOISY	$18.00	China	2	Search on Amazon	Delivers 239 lumens initially. Least expensive but underperforms.
Danforce	$33.00	China	2.8	Search on Amazon	Delivers 334 lumens initially. Inconsistent brightness and overheating.
Fenix	$0.00		3	Search on Amazon	Finished in second place for battery capacity.
Zmoon	$30.00	China	3	Search on Amazon	Delivers 800 lumens initially. Heaviest in the lineup.
Zebralight	$110.00	China	3.2	Search on Amazon	Delivers 713 lumens initially. Lightweight with broad beam.
Wurkkos	$55.00	China	3.5	Search on Amazon	Delivers 2,330 lumens initially. Good visibility but overheats.
Millertech	$81.00	China	3.5	Search on Amazon	Delivers 1,163 lumens initially. Built-in fuel gauge.
ODEAR	$0.00	China	3.5	Search on Amazon	Delivers 315 lumens initially. Compact design with good battery life.
Sofirm	$53.00	China	3.7	Search on Amazon	Delivers 1,115 lumens initially. Long runtime but loses brightness over time.
Olight	$100.00	China	3.8	Search on Amazon	Delivers up to 2,500 lumens. Broad beam with self-dimming feature.
Coast	$81.00	China	4	Search on Amazon	Delivers 2,373 lumens initially. Excellent brightness but overheats quickly.
Amaker	$49.00	China	4	Search on Amazon	Delivers 1,614 lumens initially. Brightest in its category.
PrincetonTec	$121.00	USA	4	Search on Amazon	Delivers 700 lumens initially. Exceeds advertised performance.
Lepro	$29.00	China	4.1	Search on Amazon	Delivers 670 lumens initially. Best combined focus and broad beam.
Nebo	$50.00	China	4.2	Search on Amazon	Offers 2,081 lumens initially. Best brightness but heats up.
BudK	$40.00	China	4.3	Search on Amazon	Delivers 1,221 lumens initially. Best brightness among budget options.
Nitecore	$100.00	China	4.5	Search on Amazon	Delivers 2,165 lumens initially with a powerful beam. Fast charging USB-C.
Ledlenser	$210.00	China	4.8	Search on Amazon	Delivers 2,953 lumens initially. Best overall brightness and performance.
Phoenix	$210.00	China	4.9	Search on Amazon	Delivers 2,953 lumens initially. Best overall performance and brightness.

Comparison of flashlight prices.

Comparison of initial brightness in lumens for each headlamp.

Comparison of headlamp temperatures after 15 minutes of use.

Comparison of actual battery capacity versus advertised capacity.

Comparison of maximum current (amps) each headlamp can handle.

Comparison of the weight of each headlamp in grams.

Comparison of light throw distance in feet for each headlamp.