2021 April
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Sofirn BLF LT1 (green) (reviewed by Gabriel)
- Fenix LR50R (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Astrolux EA01 (Reviewed by Nick)
- Fenix TK16 v2 (Review in progress, by Nick)
- Fenix E-light (Review in progress, by Nick)
- Astrolux EA02 (promised)
- Sofirn TF84 (review in progress, by Owen)
- Wurkkos TS30 (reviewed by Peter)
- Wuben H3 (reviewed by Marco)
- Manker E03 II (review in progress, by Marco)
- Olight Warrior X PRO desert sunset (reviewed by Marco)
- Armytek Wizard C2 PRO (Review in progress, by Marco)
- Cyansky H3 (en route to Dave)
- Acebeam K30-GT (reviewed by Dave)
- Lumintop G1 (en route to Dave)
- Lumintop D1 (en route to Dave)
- Promotheus Ti Beta (promised)
NEWS
We just published our 200th review!!!!!!
New Sales
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- Check out the discount coupons page for Olight sales running till April 16, and Maxtoch till April 30
- https://1lumen.com/flashlight-deals/
2021 March
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Nextool ED20 (lost in shipment since December 2020)
- Nitecore Tini 2 (reviewed by Owen)
- Fireflies T1R NOV-MU (reviewed by Gabriel)
- Sofirn LT1 brown (review in progress, by Gabriel)
- Fenix LR50R (promised)
- Fenix TK16 v2 (promised)
- Fenix E-light (promised)
- Cyansky P25 (review in progress, by Dave)
- Cyansky M3 (review in progress, by Dave)
- Cyansky H3 (en route to Dave)
- Acebeam K30-GT (review in progress, by Dave)
- Astrolux EA02 (promised)
- Sofirn TF84 (en route to Owen)
- Manker E03 II (review in progress, by Marco)
- Imalent R30C (reviewed by Nick)
- Wurkkos TS30 (review in progress, by Peter)
- Wurkkos TS30S (reviewed by Peter)
- Astrolux EA01 (review in progress, by Nick)
- Wuben H3 (review in progress, by Marco)
- Baivic V4+ Titanium (reviewed by Marco)
- Nitecore MH25S (reviewed by Marco)
- Nitecore P30i (reviewed by Marco)
- Maxtoch Xsword L2K 2021 edition (reviewed by Marco)
- Olight S1R Baton 3 (reviewed by Marco)
NEWS
New flashlights:
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Maxtoch Xsword L2K
- Long distance thrower (LEP Flashlight)
- 2700 meters
- 600 lumen
- Review is up: https://1lumen.com/review/maxtoch-xsword-l2k/
2021 February
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Jetbeam E1 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Astrolux FT02S (Reviewed by Nick)
- Acebeam L19 (Reviewed by Nick)
- Astrolux WP2 LEP (Reviewed by Marco)
- Nextool ED20 (En route to Dave)
- Convoy S21B (Reviewed by Dave)
- Speras TH2 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Nitecore Tini2 (review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore T4K (Reviewed by Owen)
- Fireflies T9R STB90.2 (Reviewed by Gabriel)
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Fireflies E12R (reviewed by Gabriel)
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Fireflies T1R NOV-MU (review in progress, by Gabriel)
2021 January
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Seeknite SK03 (Reviewed by Peter)
- Jetbeam RRT M1X (Reviewed by Marco)
- Jetbeam RRT M2S (Reviewed by Marco)
- Jetbeam E1 (Review in progress, by Marco)
- Astrolux FT02S (en route to Nick)
- Acebeam L19 (en route to Nick)
- Skilhunt E2A (Reviewed by Nick)
- Astrolux FT03s SBT90.2 Copper (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Imalent UT10 (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Imalent UT90 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Imalent RT90 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Astrolux WP2 LEP (on order)
- Nextool ED20 (En route to Dave)
- Convoy S21B (Review in progress, by Dave)
- Convoy M3-C (Reviewed by Dave)
- Cyansky H5 (Reviewed by Dave)
- Fenix E03R (Reviewed by Marco)
- RovyVon Aurora A9 (reviewed by Marco)
- Reylight Pineapple v4 Brass (Reviewed by Marco)
- Olight Open 2 Blue (Reviewed by Marco)
- Speras TH2 (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore Tini2 (review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore T4K (Review in progress, by Owen)
- (3 of the following Fireflies are promised, just not sure which 3)
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Fireflies T9R STB90.2
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Fireflies E12R
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Fireflies T1R NOV-MU
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Fireflies T1R Mini
NEWS
New flashlights:
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Acebeam W50
- Max output: 1400 lumens
- Max beam distance 3.9 km
- Max beam intensity 3.9Mcd
- Battery: 8*18650
- More details: https://1lumen.com/news/acebeam-w50/
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Fireflies NOV-Mu 21* Nichia E21A
- LED: 21*E21A 4500K / 2000K
- Available in Desert tan and Black
- Battery: 1*21700
- USB-C charger
News:
- Updated the Brightest Flashlight page with less design stuff, so it loads faster.
2020 December
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Lumintop X9L (Reviewed by Owen)
- Nitecore MH12S (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore TSL10i (Reviewed by Owen, added to the Nitecore P20i review)
- Niwalker E2S (reviewed by Peter)
- Seeknite SK03 (en route to Peter)
- Lumintop GT3 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Lumintop GT Nano (reviewed by Marco)
- Boruit C8 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Olight Marauder 2 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Jetbeam RRT M1X (ordered)
- Jetbeam RRT M2S (ordered)
- Jetbeam E2 (ordered)
- Astrolux FT02S (en route to Nick)
- Astrolux FT03 SBT90.2 Copper (en route to Gabriel)
- MicroFire Falcon H8 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Acebeam L35 (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Olight M2R PRO Warrior limited edition (Reviewed by Marco)
- Olight Odin limited edition (Reviewed by Nick)
- Nextool ED20 (en route to Dave)
- Astrolux A02 (Reviewed by Dave)
- Convoy S21B (en route to Dave)
- Convoy M3-C (en route to Dave)
- Cyansky H5 (en route to Dave)
- Fenix E03R (Review in progress, by Marco)
- RovyVon Aurora A9 (review in progress, by Marco)
NEWS
New flashlights:
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Noctigon K9.3 / 9.3
- 9 LEDs and 3 Leds
- No more details yet
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Jetbeam E1
- 2 versions: 1 XPL LED, 4*XPG
- Titanium
- 18350 / 16340
- Price $255
- Only at Banggood
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Manker MK37
- SBT90.2
- TIR optics
- 3*18650
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RovyVon S2 (Seagull)
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Rovyvon Seagull S2 CREE XHP 70.2 LEDs for flood and spotlight, Max 10000 lumens
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Max 600 meters of beam distance
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CREE XP-E2 for Red (S2 Elite) or Amber (S2 Premium) light
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CREE XP-G3 4700K for side white lights, good for camping
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Easy UI to switch between spot, flood, and side LEDs, lock and unlock feature.
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Digital display to check the remaining battery and charging status
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10000mAh battery (Proprietary 21700 batteries included for best performance)
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Built-in USB-C port on the battery, charging easier and get backup
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Compatible with normal 21700 and 18650 batteries, just switch to Normal Battery mode
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USB-C/Type-C charging port, support PD Quick Charge, max 30W input
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Strong magnetic tail
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Astrolux WP1 (LEP flashlight)
- The Astrolux WP1 is an LEP flashlight (Laser flashlight) with the following specs. ( I think they will change in the next few weeks)
- Max output: 480 lumens
- Throw distance: 1000 meters
- 1*21700
- Rotary ring
- Low-Med-High-Strobe-SOS
- Looks like any regular Tactical flashlight.
- The Astrolux WP1 is an LEP flashlight (Laser flashlight) with the following specs. ( I think they will change in the next few weeks)
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Astrolux WP2 (LEP flashlight)
- The Astrolux WP2 has a much wider head than the WP1, and would therefore throw farther
- Max output; 480 lumens
- Max throw distance: 2300 meters
- 1*21700 battery
- Rotary ring
- Low-Med-High, Strobe, SOS
- The Astrolux WP2 has a much wider head than the WP1, and would therefore throw farther
-
Acebeam camo colors
- Acebeam is going non-black coatings
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Jetbeam RRT M1X LEP FLASHLIGHT
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Jetbeam RRT M2S LEP FLASHLIGHT
2020 November
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Acebeam L18 (Review in progress, by Nick)
- Lumintop X9L (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore MH12S (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore TSL10i (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Magicshine MOH55 (Reviewed by Nick)
- Magicshine MTL40 (Reviewed by Peter)
- Niwalker E2S (review in progress, by Peter)
- Powertac E9R-G4 (Reviewed, by Gabriel)
- Wuben H1 (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Lumintop GT3 (en route to Marco)
- Lumintop GT Nano?
- Boruit C8 (Review in progress, by Marco)
- Olight Warrior Mini Titanium (reviewed by Marco)
- Olight Odin Mini (reviewed by Nick)
- Olight Marauder 2 (en route to Marco)
- Astrolux FT02S
- Astrolux FT03 Copper
- MicroFire Excalibur H20 (Reviewed by Marco)
- MicroFire H8 (Review in progress, by Marco)
NEWS
New giveaway started: CLOSED
New flashlights:
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Olight Marauder 2
- Max output: 14,000 lumens
- Flood light + dedicated thrower setting
- Max throw distance: 800 meters
- 54Wh battery pack built-in
- Max runtime: 59 hours
- Built-in Powerbank
- Dial for output selection
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Jetbeam RRT2 SST70
- LED: Luminus SST70
- Max output: 2080 lm
- Max beam distance: 322 meters
- Max beam intensity: 26010 cd
- Battery: 1*21700
- Special: Magnetic Control ring
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Astrolux FT03 and FT03S Copper!
- SBT90.2
- Max output: 4500 lm
- Max beam distance: 1428 meters
- Max beam intensity: 510kcd
- Special: Copper!!!
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Astrolux FT02S
- 4*XHP50.2
- Max output: 11,000 lumens
- 26650 / 21700 / 18650
- Anduril UI
- Special: 10K+ lumen flashlight
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Lumintop GT3
- $130 ????
- 18,000 lumens
- 3*XHP70.2
- 18,000 lumens for only $130? This could be one of the most interesting flashlights of 2020? But who knows how it can handle the heat.
- Special: 18,000 lumens for only $130?
- More info: Lumintop GT3 review
2020 October
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Acebeam L18 (en route to Nick)
- Lumintop X9L (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nightwatch NSX4 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Haikelite HK90 (Review in progress, by Marco)
- Magicshine MOH55 (en route to Nick)
- Magicshine MTL40 (en route to Peter)
- Convoy M21C-U: (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Lumintop EDC AA (Reviewed by Marco)
- Fenix TK11TAC (Reviewed by Marco)
- Fenix E12 v2 (reviewed by Marco)
- Fenix E35 v3 (reviewed by Marco)
- Powertac E9R-G4 (Review in progress, by Gabriel)
- Olight Open 2 cu (reviewed by Marco)
2020 September
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Nitecore P20 v2 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Nitecore P20i (Reviewed by Owen)
- Brinyte T18 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Lumintop X9L (Review in progress, by Owenl)
- Nightwatch NSX4 (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Imalent MS06 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Wuben E12R (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Wuben E19UV (Review in progress, by Gabriel)
- Magicshine MOH35 (Reviewed by Peter)
- Nealsgadgets unbranded LEP (Reviewed by Marco)
- Haikelite HK90 (Promised to be sent)
- Convoy MC21: Review in progress, by Gabriel)
- Nextorch T10L (LEP) (Review in progress by Marco)
- Olight Warrior Mini (Reviewed by Marco)
NEWS
New flashlights:
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Nextorch T10L
- LEP Flashlight
- Max output 500 lumens
- Max distance 1100 meters
- 3 modes + strobe
- 21700 battery with USB-C port
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Haikelite HK90
- Max output: 18,000 lm
- Max beam distance: 2000 meters
- 3*21700
- USB-C charging
- 3* Luminus SBT90.2
- More info on the Haikelite HK90
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Acebeam H17
- 3 x Samsung LH351D CRI≥90 6000K
- 3 x Nichia 219C CRI≥90
- TIR (Total Internal Reflection) optic lens
- Powered by one rechargeable USB 18350 Li-ion battery
- 97mm (Length) x 24.3mm (Head Diameter) x 24mm (Tube Diameter)
- 43.8g(1.54oz.) w/o battery; 70.2g(2.48oz.) w/ battery
- Can be used as a L-shape mini flashlight with gold plated clip
- Magnetic tail cap design allows for quick attach to any metal surfaces
- Easy one switch operation
- Sweat-channelling, reflective headband
- More info here: https://www.acebeam.com/h17-headlamp
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Niwalker ES2
- Flashlight with additional LED component replacements. Very cool idea
- It is a dual-head, which means you can add 2 different LED components.
- Really intuitive idea. Love it
- The flashlight housing is about $80 (including some LEDs) and each LED component is about $9 and $30 separately
2020 August
REVIEWS
New and upcoming reviews:
- Amutorch XT45 SBT90.2 (Reviewed by Peter)
- Nitecore P20 v2 (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nitecore P10 v2 (Reviewed by Owen)
- Nitecore P20i (En route to Owen)
- Acebeam W10 Gen2 (LEP) (Reviewed by Marco)
- Fenix LR35R (Reviewed by Marco)
- Astrolux MF05 (Reviewed by Marco)
- Acebeam L17 (Reviewed by Nick)
- Sofirn SP10S (Reviewed by Nick )
- Manker E14 III (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Manker MC13 (Reviewed by Gabriel)
- Brinyte T18 (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Lumintop X9L (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Nightwatch NSX4 (Review in progress, by Owen)
- Imalent MS06 (Review in progress, by Owen)
NEWS
New flashlights:
- no new interesting flashlights announced
Flashlight Manufacturers
Interesting news will be reported here about well-known flashlight manufacturers and also about smaller exclusive builders.
Here is a list of Flashlight manufacturers.
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Acebeam
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Astrolux,
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Armytek
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Convoy
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Eagletac
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Emisar
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Fenix
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Imalent
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Jetbeam
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Klarus light
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Lumintop
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Manker
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Nitecore
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Olight
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Sunwayman
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Surefire
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Thorfire
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Wuben
Smaller flashlight companies/brands/builders
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Malkoff
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Okluma
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Oveready
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Polarion
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Promotheus
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Reylight
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Sinner