There’s a coupon for the NSX4E, works on the w/ battery choice too. I ordered yesterday, $65. Not sure I’ll like 6500k, but it will make a very nice gift if not. I agree with D18, FT02S and HK4S mentioned above, as I’ve been looking for most lumens per dollar lately, too. I bought wurkkos DL70 and that’s incredible, but is intended for use in water so doesn’t sustain very well on highest mode (but came with 2 batteries for ~$65).
so far these are the contenders sorted from best bang for buck:
Sofirn Q8 Pro 11,000 lumens $65 (4 batteries puts this higher for me than a single cell flashlight, USB rechargeable, Anduril, it is just the most complete package)
Astrolux Mf01s $96 15,000 lumens! (now this is a beast, it beats the sofirn but it does not have usb charging and costs %50 more for only 4000lm more)
Emisar D18 14,000 Lumens $99 (now this is something, but its missing usb rechargeability which is a disadvantage in my book, its also much smaller so id imagine it gets hotter quicker and also the brightness would drop faster. so the sofirn is still number 1 contender)
disqualified below due to either being one cell or not having enough lumens:
NIGHTWATCH NSX4E 13,000 Lumens $65 (its very nice but single cell is a let down)
Astrolux FT02S 11,000 Lumens $75 (again a nice light but its single cell which was a no no)
HK4S 7000 lumens $62 (this light is only 7000 Lumens and is too low to be on here, its also single cell)
my personal opinion is the sofirn q8 Pro seems like the best buy atm however there is not enough reviews on it specially on run times and heat handling, but its not about which i like better, its more of a comparison for most Lumens flooder per $ in a usable package (usable package means a flashlight that has more than a single cell and is dependable for longer run times than what a single cell provides and has capable thermals to avoid quick overheating.)
the cool thing about these can size flashlights is that they provide outstanding battery life without being that much thicker/bigger. its really a fair trade off IMO
I reviewed the DL70. It’s a fantastic light. I got a hair under 12k lumens and the beam is versatile with great throw and flood. I tested it underwater also. Will run until the batteries dump.
IMO your disqualifying flashlights based off your very limited knowledge of LED flashlights. Many folk here know EVERY light mentioned in this list and what it’s basic specs are, some own all these lights too. Some folks hate USB charging ports they have a small advantage and a many disadvantages like the extra size, the weak point a charging port can be is dust, water. Some won’t buy certain lights in your list because of poor reliability. The MF01s is a well made light that really lights things up. Discounting it over a charging port is silly IMO but we all make different choices. A decent 4 slot charger only cost $20-$50.