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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.

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.

Tools Tested

MIOISY

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $18

Made In: China

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Delivers 239 lumens initially. Least expensive but underperforms.

Danforce

Average Finish: 2.8

Purchased for: $33

Made In: China

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Delivers 334 lumens initially. Inconsistent brightness and overheating.

Fenix

Average Finish: 3

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Finished in second place for battery capacity.

Zmoon

Average Finish: 3

Purchased for: $30

Made In: China

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Delivers 800 lumens initially. Heaviest in the lineup.

Zebralight

Average Finish: 3.2

Purchased for: $110

Made In: China

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Delivers 713 lumens initially. Lightweight with broad beam.

Wurkkos

Average Finish: 3.5

Purchased for: $55

Made In: China

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Delivers 2,330 lumens initially. Good visibility but overheats.

Millertech

Average Finish: 3.5

Purchased for: $81

Made In: China

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Delivers 1,163 lumens initially. Built-in fuel gauge.

ODEAR

Average Finish: 3.5

Made In: China

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Delivers 315 lumens initially. Compact design with good battery life.

Sofirm

Average Finish: 3.7

Purchased for: $53

Made In: China

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Delivers 1,115 lumens initially. Long runtime but loses brightness over time.

Olight

Average Finish: 3.8

Purchased for: $100

Made In: China

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Delivers up to 2,500 lumens. Broad beam with self-dimming feature.

Coast

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $81

Made In: China

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Delivers 2,373 lumens initially. Excellent brightness but overheats quickly.

Amaker

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $49

Made In: China

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

PrincetonTec

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $121

Made In: USA

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Delivers 700 lumens initially. Exceeds advertised performance.

Lepro

Average Finish: 4.1

Purchased for: $29

Made In: China

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Delivers 670 lumens initially. Best combined focus and broad beam.

Nebo

Average Finish: 4.2

Purchased for: $50

Made In: China

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Offers 2,081 lumens initially. Best brightness but heats up.

BudK

Average Finish: 4.3

Purchased for: $40

Made In: China

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Delivers 1,221 lumens initially. Best brightness among budget options.

Nitecore

Average Finish: 4.5

Purchased for: $100

Made In: China

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Delivers 2,165 lumens initially with a powerful beam. Fast charging USB-C.

Ledlenser

Average Finish: 4.8

Purchased for: $210

Made In: China

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

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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.