1) More budget lights and BLF community lights 2) Stop making poor copies of Anduril and just use Anduril. 3) Less copy and paste designs. 4) More Niche lights (RGBW, UV, Red lights, Cob lights), Work lights (Harbour folding cob led), Bike lights. there’s so few good options.
More USB charging that’s built in the threads, instead of behind a flap
More 519A, and good ways to drive 6A to them. Buck, or boost if multi-emitter.
Better side switches that don’t activate accidentally
manufacturers respecting standby drain more
My perfect light for 2023 would be a ZL SC64 with 519A, 6A buck driver, and anduril. I know ZL won’t do it, so I challenge someone else to get close on the form factor.
I’d like to see lower power and plastic. Seriously.
Part of increasing lumens/watt numbers in emitters is that workable high levels can now be achieved with less heat.
Fiber-reinforced polymer is an incredibly light and durable material, just lacking in positive thermal properties.
Pelican/streamlight have made durable polymer lights for a while, especially in the specialty industrial lines. Give me an honest glass-reinforced nylon convoy s2 / s12 size light with emitter options and 500 lumens. And a corresponding lightweight headlamp.
Efficient drivers
No blinkies
Less Androol
More mechanical switch lights, side or tail.
One of my most favorite lights ever is a Convoy BD06 that was given to me as a gift. It wasn’t perfect but I eventually got it that way. Stock it wasn’t that great but, with a bit of work it’s now bullet proof. Make a light like that. Make it right the first time and never leave anything on the table.
I’d like to see that…but corners must be cut when building a product to a price point. Budget lights have gotten a lot better, but a budget light is budget for a reason.