Finally! Flashlights That Are Brighter Than Advertised!
Todd's Picks
Best Performance
Average Finish: 4.9
Purchased for: $210
Made In: China
Delivers 2,953 lumens initially. Best overall performance and brightness.
Best Value
Runner-up
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $49
Made In: China
Delivers 1,614 lumens initially. Brightest in its category.
Tools Tested
Average Finish: 2
Purchased for: $18
Made In: China
Delivers 239 lumens initially. Least expensive but underperforms.
Average Finish: 2.8
Purchased for: $33
Made In: China
Delivers 334 lumens initially. Inconsistent brightness and overheating.
Average Finish: 3
Purchased for: $30
Made In: China
Delivers 800 lumens initially. Heaviest in the lineup.
Average Finish: 3.2
Purchased for: $110
Made In: China
Delivers 713 lumens initially. Lightweight with broad beam.
Average Finish: 3.5
Purchased for: $55
Made In: China
Delivers 2,330 lumens initially. Good visibility but overheats.
Average Finish: 3.5
Purchased for: $81
Made In: China
Delivers 1,163 lumens initially. Built-in fuel gauge.
Average Finish: 3.5
Made In: China
Delivers 315 lumens initially. Compact design with good battery life.
Average Finish: 3.7
Purchased for: $53
Made In: China
Delivers 1,115 lumens initially. Long runtime but loses brightness over time.
Average Finish: 3.8
Purchased for: $100
Made In: China
Delivers up to 2,500 lumens. Broad beam with self-dimming feature.
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $81
Made In: China
Delivers 2,373 lumens initially. Excellent brightness but overheats quickly.
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $49
Made In: China
Delivers 1,614 lumens initially. Brightest in its category.
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $121
Made In: USA
Delivers 700 lumens initially. Exceeds advertised performance.
Average Finish: 4.1
Purchased for: $29
Made In: China
Delivers 670 lumens initially. Best combined focus and broad beam.
Average Finish: 4.2
Purchased for: $50
Made In: China
Offers 2,081 lumens initially. Best brightness but heats up.
Average Finish: 4.3
Purchased for: $40
Made In: China
Delivers 1,221 lumens initially. Best brightness among budget options.
Average Finish: 4.5
Purchased for: $100
Made In: China
Delivers 2,165 lumens initially with a powerful beam. Fast charging USB-C.
Average Finish: 4.8
Purchased for: $210
Made In: China
Delivers 2,953 lumens initially. Best overall brightness and performance.
Average Finish: 4.9
Purchased for: $210
Made In: China
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.