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I also like the latest member of the Nitecore Explorer series, Nitecore EA11, featuring a dual-switch interface and secondary red LED. The new Manker Quinlan T01 has similar efficiency and range of outputs as the SC5 - but also supports 1x14500, and is focused for throw applications. Coupled with a thermal-control circuit and the best efficiency I've seen in this class, this light is an outstanding choice. This light is unbelievably bright, and can produce as much (or more) light on a regular NiMH battery as most 1x14500 lights do. Probably my top pick for general use is the Zebralight SC5. See my review of the light for a greater explanation of what I mean by all that. The relative light levels along the ring have been adjusted to seem roughly "visually linear", which takes into consideration that our relative perceptions are not consistent across the dynamic output range of the light. The ring allows you to finely customize your output level - even before turning the light on. I like this light for its ultra-low output levels, and the continuously-variable control ring interface. My current EDC remains the Sunwayman V11R with AA-extender. With modern LED flashlights, this class typically provides a good balance of output, runtime and ease of carry. My personal prefered EDC ("every day carry", in flashlight lingo) is a 1xAA sized light.
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Multiple 18650 Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries (2x, 3x, 4x or 6x).Some suggestions to consider, as of August 2016: If you are looking for an explanation of any of the terms used here or in my reviews, please see my FAQ or Testing Methods pages. Where possible, I will try to address as many of these points as possible below, but you have to realize any such list with be somewhat idiosyncratic. Other people will prize other aspects - like a certain beam profile (i.e., more "throw" or more "flood"), or a consistent beam tint, or perfectly flat circuit regulation, or a dedicated "tactical" interface, etc. One thing I should make clear up front: my personal biases in flashlight selection are good efficiency (i.e., long runtime for the output level), and a good interface (i.e., intuitive and easy to use). :) I plan to try and keep this page updated, so expect that listed models will change over time. The lights listed below are simply ones that I think provide good value for their respective class, based on my review sample. You can then use the individual reviews to narrow down your choices further, as I provide plenty of comparative testing results to other lights of the same class in each review.Īgain, I make no guarantees as to the performance of any specific brand. From there, I will provide a list of several good models to consider, with their relative advantages/disadvantages. I've broken them down by battery type, as I figure that's the best place to start to narrow down your choices. And manufacturers can change the design, performance and specifications of their models after my review comes out - I have no guarantee that currently shipping lights are comparable to my review samples.īut I realize the sheer volume of information here can be overwhelming for the newcomer - who knew there were so many kinds of flashlights? So I've created this page to provide you with some starting points for recent lights that you may want to consider. Also, any flashlight can fail, and I have little data on long-term reliability of most of the models I review. For one, I may not fully understand your needs, so it's best that you come to your own decision from the data I present. I typically try to avoid making individual flashlight recommendations.