The best powerful handheld flashlights

The parent company Xiaomi oversees the work of a host of "daughters". One of them is the company NexTool - under its badge on the shelves of stores is a powerful hand-held flashlight Nato Outdoor Glare Flashlight.

The LED flashlight effectively disperses darkness, illuminating objects at a distance of up to 380 m. Such a beam reach is achieved at the maximum brightness level with a luminous flux of 2000 lm. Three more gradations of glow power are also kindly provided to the user: 560/200/25 lm. Constant light is turned on by pressing the button on the body until it clicks, switching modes is done by half-pressing it.

If you press the button halfway from the off state, you can briefly shine at maximum brightness while your finger continues to hold the button. Lightly pressing the button for 3 seconds turns on the emergency SOS glow mode. Near the only control element there are four indicator lights indicating the remaining charge level of the battery, which is charged via a USB C connector between the "head" and "body" of the flashlight. The length of the corresponding charging cable is barely 15 cm.

At maximum brightness, the Xiaomi NexTool Nato Outdoor Glare Flashlight stays afloat for about 3 hours. However, with prolonged non-stop operation of the flashlight in this mode, the brightness noticeably drops. At minimum, the flashlight can work for 140 hours. In addition, it comes with a convenient silicone strap for a more secure grip of the lighting device in your hand.

Bailong BL-P59-P50 is a very large and weighty flashlight. Its body is 25 cm long and weighs about 420 g. The model is preferred for both domestic and official use - it is actively used by law enforcement officers, the military, hunters and fishermen.

The head of the flashlight has a Cree XHP50 reflector LED, providing a luminous flux of up to 2000 lm. It produces the most uniform brightness of the glow. The model is suitable for illuminating large spaces nearby, and in the narrow beam mode, its range reaches one and a half kilometers. To concentrate the light in the flashlight, a separate disk for smooth focus adjustment was provided.

The Bailong BL-P59-P50 has three operating modes, switched by successive pressing of a single button, which fits comfortably under the thumb. These are continuous light of 100% power, dimmed light of 60% power and fast flashing (strobe). The model does not shine with a variety of modes, but it completely covers the necessary minimum of glow options.

The flashlight is powered by a pair of 18650 batteries, which are included "out of the box". The batteries are charged via a USB port. The shockproof body of the model, made of high-quality aviation aluminum, deserves special mention - it is not affected by mechanical damage even in difficult operating conditions.

A bright hand-held flashlight in a case made of smooth anodized aluminum, the Nebo DaVinci 2000 has a beam range of up to 259 m. At the same time, four operating modes and convenient focus adjustment are available to the user.

The flashlight is turned on and off by a button on the back of the body. There are four modes of illumination: high with a brightness of 2000 lm, medium (800 lm), low (300 lm) and strobe (2000 lm). Switching modes is carried out using a rotary disk located near the "head" of the flashlight. And another ring in the front of the body is responsible for the above-mentioned focus adjustment.

The model is powered by one rechargeable 18650 battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. In the maximum brightness mode, the battery charge is enough for about 2 hours of continuous operation, at medium brightness - up to 5 hours, at minimum - up to 20 hours. What is noteworthy is that you can charge mobile gadgets from the flashlight battery thanks to the power bank function.

Nebo DaVinci 2000 has a dust and moisture protection of the IP67 class case. Also, a practical magnetic holder is built into the case of the model, allowing you to attach the flashlight to any suitable metal surfaces. The flashlight is supposed to be charged through the microUSB connector - the corresponding cable is included in the standard package. On average, the charging procedure takes from 4 to 8 hours (depending on the USB power).

Olight Warrior X is a bright tactical flashlight in a shockproof and waterproof design. The model can withstand falls from a height of up to 2 m, remains operational under water (at a depth of up to 2 m for half an hour), and some reviewers even hammered nails with the flashlight, after which it continued to work perfectly.

The flashlight is equipped with a super-powerful and durable Cree XHP35 NW LED coupled with a smooth and deep reflector. It illuminates the darkness at a distance of up to 560 m in the maximum intensity mode of 2000 lm. The peak brightness is reached by fully pressing the end metal button. If you press it halfway, the flashlight shines in the Low mode (300 lm). Both modes can be turned on with or without fixation.

To change the glow configuration, unscrew the battery compartment cover, press the end button until it clicks, hold it down, and screw the cover back on. As a result, the flashlight switches to High mode when the button is half-pressed, and the strobe mode without fixation when fully pressed. When the 18650 battery is low, the flashlight body vibrates : once every 5 minutes when the charge remaining is less than 30%, once every 1 minute when the capacity is less than 10%, and 6 times per minute when the charge is 5% or less.

There is a powerful neodymium magnet inside the end button of the flashlight. The button and its bezel also act as a charging pad to which the magnetic connector of the USB cable is connected. The flashlight can be mounted on a firearm (if the model is equipped with a gun mount), and a practical carrying case is included with the model out of the box. Among the disadvantages of the Olight Warrior X is the significant heating of the head at the maximum power level (over 65 °C). However, a warning about the flashlight's "hot head" is tattooed near the front bezel.

The body of this tiny thing from the popular Fenix brand managed to fit a trio of high-quality Luminus SST-40 LEDs with a working life of over 50 thousand hours. Thus, the flashlight produces a truly high brightness of the light flux.

The model belongs to the advanced guard of hand-held flashlights aimed at demanding tourists, law enforcement officers and the military. Switching between flashlight operation options is carried out by a mechanical toggle switch on the body: its rotation selects everyday, tactical and lockout modes(complete button lock). Then the functional button comes into play.

In tactical mode, the user has two lighting options: constant light with a brightness of 3500 lm and a strobe. In everyday mode, there is a larger choice - Eco with a luminous flux of up to 30 lm, Low (350 lm), Med (800 lm), High (2000 lm), Turbo (5000 lm) and the same strobe. At maximum, the flashlight shines in the Turbo submode, during which the beam of light from it reaches a distance of up to 400 m. The operating time is about 1 hour 40 minutes. The longest autonomy is provided in the Eco submode - up to 85 hours in a row.

The flashlight is powered by two 18650 batteries. Unfortunately, they are not included in the standard package and must be purchased separately. You can monitor the battery charge level using special built-in indicators. In addition, the model boasts shockproof and waterproof design (IP68), as well as an extended 5-year official manufacturer's warranty.