I am interested in a recommendation for an EDC mini LED flashlight with 2500-3000 lumens and is about 2 1/2" long.
What probably comes closest is the Nitecore T4K with a turbo mode of 4000 lumens claimed. Normal high mode though is only 200 lumens as the 4000 lumens heats up the light rapidly so is really for momentary use. Any light of the size you mention is going to have rapid falloff of the mentioned lumens output you list if well designed due to potential heat generation damaging the light and/or the user.
Thanks very much for your input. I appreciate it.
Remember too that way too many current light vendors on ebay and Amazon are claiming totally ridiculous lumens ratings. There is no affordable light made anywhere that outputs the 1 million or more lumens claimed by some vendors listings. 2500 to 3000 Lumens is BRIGHT and the equivalent light output given by a couple of old fashioned 100 watt incandescent bulbs. Pre LED auto headlights the typical light bulb headlight was in the 45 to 60 watt range at 12v, aided by a good reflector.
I agree. That’s why I never opt for non name brand flashlight offerings. Here is an example of another laughable light on Amazon with outrageous claims. Best wishes, always. Ted
Why the arbitrary request for “2500-3000 lumens”?
Maybe you remember the old expression: good, cheap and fast, pick any two.
Maybe you are just looking for the “wow” effect, but in this case the expression is: tiny, bright and sustainable.
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I have a Sofirn SC32 which is about 3.9" long and 2000 lumens. I was interested in finding a shorter light with around 2500-3000 lumens, if possible.
You may want to try using a shorter tube (both Wurkkos and Sofirn sell one, which I imagine would fit but you’d need to confirm) and use 18350 battery, if you like the light you already have?
https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-18350-short-tube
Probably not. You run into heat dissipation and power (cell choices) problems. If you look at the real measurements, you will find that your SC32 most likely will never get to 2000 lumens and only hold high output for 30 seconds or less.
from 1Lumen’s review:
" Unfortunately, it is important to note that the Sofirn SC32 underperforms by about 25% all around . In reality, the visual difference between 1500 and 2000 lumens is hard to discern, but what’s advertised and how it actually does are different things."
I try not to get too hung up on max lumens anyway. In the real world for my use, 100 to 300 lumens with a good beam is what is needed most of the time. But they sell lights based on big numbers, so…
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Thanks very much mcjtom. I appreciate the practical advice and the links. Best wishes, always.
Thanks Mandrake. It’s nice to see realistic figures and facts expressed regarding lumens. Thanks again for your assistance.
Hello tedh35
I hope you find an EDC light that suits you, here are three small lights that I enjoy. Each has a link to a review for full details, plus Im including a runtime chart so you can see realistically what the sustainable output looks like:
The Skilhunt has USB-C charging.
The TS10 is my most carried light because it is the smallest and has the lowest weight.
The D3AA can use AA batteries…
I’m actively thinking of Wurkkos FC11C 5000K with a short tube and the Vapcell M11v2 cell :-):
https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1ft7st0/fc11c_with_18350_tube/
Convoy T2/T3/T5 - takes AA and 14500, has simple version with 3-5 modes.
Wuben X1
Although its a bit bigger, but it can sustain approximately 2000 lumens for almost 2 hours.
Horilka,
Thanks so much for your Convoy recommendations.
Ninety9_Lights
Thanks very much for your Wuben recommendation. It looks like a high quality, well-made light. Best wishes always.
Ted