What's a good option for under 150?

Ack, ok. I’d have to second the Convoy C8 then, or maybe a BLF Q8 (or the Sofirn Q8 flavor), if you’re ok with “soda can” lights…

Under 150? Wow, there are so many torches to choose from it would depend on your style needs and wants. For that price you could look at the nicer looking lights that Jetbeam, Acebeam, Emisar, Olight and Fenix have to offer. Single emitter multi emitter, for 150 you have some great choices :smiley: Let use know what you decide on :+1:

Finding Banksy for 150? Just kidding :wink:

L90 looks nice. I wonder if something like VG-10 or tripple C8 would work, maybe C8F?
I dont have one, but Convoy M21B is something new?

I like the looks of these.

However what I care about also is putting out a lot of light at a steady pace. Ideally 900+ lumens for a minimum of 1.5 hrs.

The VG 10 and C8 look wise are what I prefer however as long as it’s not a “soda can” I really have no preference.

If I had to say what I want looks wise the tactical would probably be it. Or tacticool as I used to call it. I carry a lot of knives. Generally microtechs so I’d like to see something match that kinda theme

There have been a lot of great suggestions on here and I’m still sorting through them.

I’ll look into this

Jetbeam, Acebeam, Emisar, Olight and Fenix

What are their best offerings?

If the budget is under $150, you could get something as nice as the Zebralight SC700d (or the floody version, but personally I would just use some DC-Fix or similar on the regular one). Those are only $119. I don’t think you are going to get a more efficient, reliable, versatile light, in that price range. The extra $30 could get you a couple of Samsung 50E batteries (5000 mAh) and a charger.

It will easily sustain 900 lumens (more with minimal cooling/holding in hand) for over 2 hours.

If you need 900 lumen for hours, you need BIG flashlight for heat dissipation and BIG battery min. 3x18650 for more power and boost or buck circuit driver for efficiency.

I’m starting to notice that

I’m just really confused that my Bolder could put out 900 and some of these higher end offerings can only do like 750 for 1.5 hrs.

Is that because they have more throw?

I mean brightness wise all I know to go by is lumens what are some things I should be looking for?

Maybe that’d help me sort though these without just focusing on that one factor

You believe in everything whats written on Chinese package ? ;))

Well said.

Is it too big? With coupon THRUNITE price 93$

Way too big

So then Boost circuit , rechargeable, neutral white option, battery and holster incl. , user friendly UI

SG$ 109.70 | Haikelite HK04 4 x XHP50.2 13000LM Anduril UI Super Bright Flashlight - Desert 6500K

SG$ 96.36 50%OFF | HaikeLite MT01 Trekker MT-G2 2000LM Outdooors LED Flashlight Black/White for Camping Torch Lantern Emergency Lamp Spotlights

SG$ 67.71 | Jaxman X1s flood version CREE XHP50/XHP50.2 26650/18650 LED flashlight tactical tail switch

SG$ 57.18 46%OFF | Sofirn BLF SP36 4*XPL2 6000LM Powerful LED Flashlight USB Rechargeable 18650 Multiple Operation Super Bright Torch Narsilm V1.2

SG$ 62.89 27%OFF | BLF Q8 4*XPL 5000lm Powerful LED Flashlight 18650 Professional Searchlight Multiple Operation Procedure

Here are a few suggestions. Mind you these aren’t the best prices you can get. These are just product pages from Ali

Edit: These are all multi cell lights. You wanted heat management with around 1k lumens, these are what I could .the one with the MT-G2 LED is the smallest and creamiest tint.

By jones I think you’ve done it!

That is the type I’m looking for

Anything else like this for variety sake?

Ah I see, so you want tube lights. Sofirn has A LOT! let me find them for you

SG$ 26.68 31%OFF | Sofirn SP31 V2.0 Powerful Tactical LED Flashlight 18650 Cree XPL HI 1200lm Torch Light Lamp with Dual Switch Power Indicator ATR

SG$ 29.38 24%OFF | Sofirn New SP32A V2.0 Powerful LED Flashlight 18650 High Power 1300lm Cree XPL2 Torch Light 2 Groups With Ramping Indicator Lamp

SG$ 33.83 23%OFF | New Arrival Sofirn SC31 Pro Powerful Rechargeable LED Flashlight 18650 Torch USB C SST40 2000LM Anduril

SG$ 30.33 31%OFF | Sofirn SC31 Pro SST40 5000K Powerful 2000LM LED Flashlight 18650 Torch USB C Rechargeable Anduril UI
淘宝网 - 淘!我喜欢 (this has more output)

My advice would be to stretch that money in a few different lights. Try different emitters, form factors, UIs, etc. Figure out for yourself how you like a light to be.

There are so many lights to choose from, it’ll feel impossible to decide if you don’t know more of what you want and need.

Lots of great lights mentioned in this thread. Emisars, Zebralight, Skilhunt, etc. You’d be happy with most any of them if your only experience is with a Bolder.

A list of lights that can be bought fairly cheap and cover a range of styles…

EDC (all 18650)
Skilhunt m200 w/ LH351D
Emisar d4v2
FW1A

Compact
21700>YooToo SD2 4000k ~12usd with coupon and a good way into exploring high CRI leds
18650>Convoy M2

Medium
18650>Convoy C8+ with osram PM1
26650>D4Sv2 with SST20 4K or Osram (custom order)
21700>Fireflies E07 w/osram or 219B SW45K

Large
21700>Convoy L21A w/ PM1

Thus isn’t a comprehensive list by any means, but IMO a valid starting point for someone newer to flashlights. If you choose wisely, you could get one from each group for 150!

That my best advice, besides learning how to do basic mods —if you don’t already— like emitter swaps.

And lastly, if I had to take my best stab at answering the OP with a single light, my eyes would be looking at the OLIGHT Warrior X.

Good luck and have fun!

Personally, I would do what JaredM said. Get as many fun different lights as you can!

I don’t I meant this one

I guess beggars can’t be choosers

Same size or smaller as the bolder but with stats like that one in the link

Spec wise that’s what I want.

Dont think so. TC15 affordable, reliable, good electronics, neutral white, simple UI. :smiley: With coupon THRUNITE - 53$ :+1: