This is my flashlight collection. From left to right, I have the Sofirn SP10 Pro, Manker E05 II, Skilhunt M200 V4, and Sofirn SP35. I use each flashlight for a different purpose.
The Sofirn SP10 Pro is what I use indoors. When I wake up at night, I use its 0.01-lumen moonlight mode to see my way. It has the lowest moonlight mode among my lights, so it doesn’t blind me at night. This flashlight also has a high 90+ CRI, which makes it perfect for indoor use because colors look very natural. Since I can easily recharge batteries at home, the small capacity of the 14500 battery isn’t a problem.
The Manker E05 II uses a buck driver, so it can maintain higher brightness (around 300 lumens) for longer. I use it outside around my house, but still within the city. It’s the light I carry when I go out at night, usually for short trips. I think 300 lumens is just right for urban environments. The 14500 battery only lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes at that brightness, but that’s fine for one night. The silver finish is beautiful and smooth - it feels great to hold in my hand.
The Skilhunt M200 V4 is a great, compact 18650 flashlight. I bought the 519A version, which has a very high CRI (97–98), even higher than the Sofirn SP10 Pro’s Samsung LH351D LED. I use this light for longer trips (more than two days), like vacations or visits to my hometown. The 18650 battery gives longer runtime and higher brightness compared to 14500 flashlights. It also has a buck driver for better efficiency, and it’s still small and lightweight enough to carry while traveling. The moonlight mode is 0.2 lumens - not as dim as the SP10 Pro’s, but still fine for nighttime use. This flashlight has many brightness levels, so I can always find the right setting for any task.
The Sofirn SP35 is the biggest one in my collection. It uses a 21700 battery, giving it the longest runtime and the highest brightness. I use it for camping trips in the woods, where it’s completely dark. I feel more confident carrying this “big boy.” I still bring the Skilhunt M200 too, but the SP35 has much more throw and brightness, which is great for seeing far in the forest at night. The 21700 battery also gives me peace of mind - if I ever get lost, it could still run for many days. The M200 V4 is good for camping, but having two lights - especially a powerful 21700 one - feels much better.
I have the sofirn HS05, BLF A6 and Astrolux C8 too, but i gave them for my father and my brother to use.
What about you? How many flashlights do you have, and what do you use each one for?
