What's a good option for under 150?

[Banksy]

So my Bolder LC90 got stolen a few weeks ago.

I figured this would be a great chance to up grade.

I’d ideally like something a little less bulky however not something super tiny

I dont know much about flashlights, but I’d like something that can put out 1000+ lumens with good throw with a battery life that is very good

I have a ton of 18650s laying around so ideally, that’d be the battery type.

I’d prefer the button to be at the rear of the device but its really not a big deal.

150 would be the max I’d like to spend

I don’t mind spending that much as long as it’s merited.

Anyways thanks for taking the time to check out my post

[Wrathbringer27]

Look for a C8+ by convoy

[Andrew_Debbie]

Under $150us and 18650 ? Hmm.

I have a few suggestions.

Manker MK36 12,000 lm. Wall of light. If anything it is too bright on turbo. Very well made, solid construction. 3x 18650 lighter, brighter and more compact than a BLF Q8 or other 4 cell “soda can” lights.

Simpler UI with 4 brightness levels + turbo. Easy to use, but I would have prefered something more flexible.

Emisar D18 I don’t have one but worth a look. Brigher than the MK36 and it runs ToyKeeper’s Anduril firmware.

Emisar D4V2

I have a D4S, which is 26650. My D4S is the light I use every day.

[MascaratumB]

Welcome to BLF

I would also say to take a look at Amutorch flashlights.
With that budget you can get yourself some nice and reliable flashlights from different brands !

[Andrew_Debbie]

To give you an idea of size…
Left to right:

Fireflies PL47 (first run), Emisar D4S, Manker MK36, BLF Q8

[ggf31416]

Do you need integrated charging?

[Banksy]

I’d say I don’t need integrated charging

I have a 18650 charger and I prefer to do it that way.

I’d prefer something not super thick…wait let me rephrase that.

Thicc

[Banksy]

Ideally I’d like something that doesn’t have a angle on the head. Dunno what you’d call that. But the one on the far left isn’t going to work for my needs

How thick are the other three?

[Banksy]

@MascaratumB

Welcome to BLF

I would also say to take a look at Amutorch flashlights.
With that budget you can get yourself some nice and reliable flashlights from different brands ! :+1:

What’d you look at in the higher end of that price range?

[Andrew_Debbie]

@Banksy

Ideally I’d like something that doesn’t have a angle on the head. Dunno what you’d call that. [/QUOTE]

Angled head The light is a Fireflies PL47 from the first run. It uses a 21700 battery.

[QUOTE] How thick are the other three?

The other 3 from left to right.

Emisar D4S — Not suggested because it uses a 26650 cell 39mm diameter at the head and 32mm dia at the body.

Manker MK36 is 53mm at the head. Body is about 45mm.

BLF Q8 is 59mm head and 50mm body.

[Andrew_Debbie]

Looking for a compact, bright, high quality 18650 light? You should look at an Emisar D4V2.

It uses a single 18650 cell and is about 29mm at the head and 24mm body. I don’t have one but you can search here for reviews.

[jon_slider]

rear button, over 1000 lumens, uses 18650

if you want to spend more, you can choose fancy metals for example Titanium

[Tumbleweed48]

I know it has a side button, but I have to mention the Skilhunt M200. It has everything I’ve ever needed - direct access to moonlite, direct access to turbo, very simple electronic lockout, battery self-check every time you turn it on, locator led (if you choose), very good tint in the ‘neutral’ version, magnetic tailcap, magnetic charging, normal (not proprietary) batteries, well balanced beam profile with both decent throw and flood….I simply can’t find any weaknesses.

I have a bunch of ‘brand name’ lights, 30 or 40 I suspect (I’m scared to count them, and even more scared for my wife to count them!) but the Skilhunt M200s are my favourites of the lot. For the past six months everything else has gathered dust. And yes, I bought and paid for both of them; they’re not freebie samples.

[Andrew_Debbie]

@jon_slider

rear button, over 1000 lumens, uses 18650

if you want to spend more, you can choose fancy metals for example Titanium

Debbie has a copper FW3A. Beautiful. The tailswitch requires an unusual amount of force but maybe hers is faulty.

[azj]

Cant go wrong with an Emisar D4S or D4V2.

See these threads:

Emisar D4S review

Well, the cat is out of the bag. Emisar has a new light called the D4S. It’s like an Emisar D4, but sized for a 26650 cell, throwier, and with some other misc improvements. It also has cyan-colored aux LEDs under the optic, 16 of them, which work a bit like tritium vials. [image] For anyone who is not familiar with the Emisar D4, two things: I did a thorough review you might want to read for context: TK's Emisar D4 review It is a “hot rod” in the hottest sense of the term, and can start fir…

Emisar D4V2 Review Supplement (the pickier details)

I have had my D4V2 for a while now (since April 25, 2020) and I want to contribute some points about this flashlight and the options I got that are not well discussed in the reviews I have seen. I tend to be a detail-oriented perfectionist, so I am perhaps more concerned about certain details than most. Hopefully others like me will find this helpful. I will pass over the main points of the flashlight that have been well discussed. Overall, I am well pleased with the look, feel, and performance …

Both have lots of other options for body colors, aux lights, magnetic tail, etc…

edit: if you don’t run it on high/max, you’ll get your battery life, and you won’t heat up the place

[Geuzzz]

Op asks something with good throw. I would not recommend a D4v2 in that case.

NOCTIGON KR1 seems to fit much better.

[jon_slider]

@Andrew_Debbie

copper FW3C. Beautiful.

so tempting

especially the shorty:

if the OP wants more throw, consider the single LED FW1A

[Firelight2]

Zebralight SC600w IV Hi

[Andrew_Debbie]

@Geuzzz

Op asks something with good throw. I would not recommend a D4v2 in that case.

Missed that somehow. The Manker MK36 is a wall of light flood. That is the opposite of what the OP is looking for.

[peg_matite]

@Firelight2

Zebralight SC600w IV Hi

I agree. If OP is willing to spend that kind of money on a single 18650, a ZL would be a solid choice.