Hi guys,
I’ve been looking for a set of flashlight for my wife and myself. Since she prefers some specific features, the list will be in two sections: Mutual and For Her. The closer to the list you can find the better, but all suggestions are welcome.
Mutual:
_ Budget: up to $150 EACH, battery included
_ Battery:
- Micro-USB/ USB-C rechargeable (whether charge on the batter itself, or on the flashlight)
- Removable
- High mode: At least 1hr @ 1,000 lms
_ UI: Single-handed use, with instant access to momentary light, and turbo/strobe mode
_ IPX 7/8
For her:
_ Button: Tailcap (I can have either tailcap or side button)
_ Size:
- Body diameter: up to 30 mm / 1.2 in (I’m fine with 50 mm / 2 in body diameter)
- Length: up to 102 mm / 4 in ( I’m comfortable with 165 mm / 6.5 in in length)
In short, the ideal flashlight for us would have the above, in the form factor of the HDS EDC Executive, LE, or Tactical.
I have researched and compiled a list of 28 flashlights, with the following meeting most features at good prices:
Tailcap button:
- EagleTac (tailcap button + twisty head for modes > 2 hands): DX3L Pro Rechargeable, G3L, S25L-R, S25L-R MK II, T25L-R MK II
+ Acebeam (tailcap button + 1 side button for on-off switch and modes > 2 hands): L16, L30 Gen II
Side button:
- EagleTac (2 side buttons for on-off switch and modes): TX3G Pro MK II
- ThruNite (1 side button for on-off switch and modes): TC20, TC15
- Acebeam (1 side button for on-off switch and modes): EC50 Gen III
In this list, the ThruNite TC20 is the best value: $90.00 (1x26650@5,000mAh + Micro USB cable, High mode @ 1,800 lms for 2.5 hrs). The Acebeam EC50-III is the same, in my opinion, for $25 more. However, neither has a tailcap button AND I’m not sure if I have instant access to momentary light, and turbo/strobe mode, for which I’m still looking for better options for my wife.
Hope to hear from you!