Testing the Best Rated Flashlights on Amazon

Testing some of the Best, and Cheapest flashlights on Amazon. Some of these turned out to be surprisingly good flashlights, and others not so much. Also testing the Amazon Basics NIMH AA precharged rechargeable batteries.
My products on Amazon: www.amazon.com...
Nicron N7 AA: amzn.to/2OaTs1K (My #1 Pick)
Anker Bolder: amzn.to/2s7DGw5 (My #2 Pick)
BYBLight: amzn.to/2D9IEe6 (My #3 Pick)
J5 Tactical Zoomie: amzn.to/2XKezv5 (My 4th Pick)
Outlite A100: amzn.to/2QJpR13
amzn.to/349kGeO
Amazon Basics Rechargeable: amzn.to/2VdOhSb
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Amazon Basics AA Test after Charged: i.postimg.cc/t...
Amazon Basics AA Test NOT Charged: i.postimg.cc/8...
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LIGHTS I RECOMMEND
BRIGHTEST EDC (Lumintop FW3A) bit.ly/FW3Aever... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A)
BRIGHTEST SMALL(Acebeam X80GT) amzn.to/36bCKWm
BRIGHTEST LARGE (Imalent MS18) : bit.ly/ImalentMS18 (Coupon Code: ASIMALENT)
BEST THROWER SMALL (GT MINI) bit.ly/Lumintop...
Best THROWER MEDIUM (NI40 SBT90.2) bit.ly/SBT90_2
BEST THROWER LARGE(BLF GT) bit.ly/BLFGTXHP...
BEST THROWER LARGE(BLF GT70) bit.ly/BLFGT70_2
BEST TACTICAL (Acebeam L16)amzn.to/2LSr3u5
BUDGET THROWER SMALL(Convoy C8)bit.ly/ASFC8Convoy
BUDGET THROWER MEDIUM (Wowtac A4) amzn.to/2SPVMeu
BUDGET BRIGHTEST (Astrolux MF01)bit.ly/astrolux...
BUDGET EDC (to be determined)
OTHER
(Astrolux Mf04s) goo.gl/F3ZUim (Coupon: ef0b79)
Coupon Code for Neals Gadgest: ASF (for 8% off all flashlights)
#amazon

[@scotturner3178]

Didn't hear a wasted word. Thanks for respecting your users time.

[@PB0Y1834]

Scot Turner Relax.

[@cayero]

Users? WHF?

[@bettyschneider5268]

Scot Turner ... Thank God he didn't just talk all day like most! ... Lol 😆

[@cayero]

@El Matadores what in the fuck did you just say?

[@cayero]

@El Matadores "you heard"? I read your comment, not "heard". You Third World Country illiterate .

[@wearandtear6692]

All of them are simple and capable lights superior to what would have been available on the market 10-15 years ago. Enough bang for the buck and no obvious rip-offs. It is good to see that reasonably good equipment is becoming more common as this means that more people are better prepared for many types of emergency situations.

[@lorenfok1097]

Agreed. I like to keep a flashlight handy in all areas. Can never have too many. Bedroom, garage, car, shed, work etc.

[@lonniebolick2610]

This was one of the best reviews I have seen. You gave tons of information that is was useful and not just trivial stuff that most do. Plus, as an Amazon shopper, I liked that you gave hands on meaning to the "star" reviews that get confusing as you go from item to item. Thanks.

[@ShiningXwolf]

I've bought multiple Anker Bolder flashlights over the past few years. Not the big zoomable one but the smaller 400 lumen one. I carry one every day AND have one attached to a 12 gauge shotgun. Have put many rounds through it and the recoil/shock hasn't damaged the light at all. Not the most intuitive controls but very well built especially for the price. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a lightweight, rechargable relatively-high lumen flashlight

[@tomchang1647]

Great, very informative reviews!! Three members of my family deer hunt so we need a good source for searching downed deer in the dark. I personally like Coleman flashlights. They are a little bit more expensive ($18-$24 / 350-400 lumens) but provide one thing I want for use in the field, a SIMPLE switch with ONLY on and off! If I were an emergency responder or hiked the Rockies on a regular basis I might want the flashing feature and 48 intensity modes but I hate clicking the switch 5x to turn off the light.

[@busman7228]

I agree

[@RGV250FORSALE]

Thanks for the reviews sir - we live in the UK and just bought the Anker Bolder from Amazon this evening. We've got a horse to bring in from a huge field in the pitch black of winter - and this light looks like it'll help us find the little bugger when he's hiding in a corner of the field - lol. Thanks again :)

[@00SNIVY00]

I have the Bolder 90 2-Cell version and I love it so much. It has excellent power. and about double the battery life of the single cell version. It's slightly different; the batteries aren't removable, but the charging port is on the bottom of the flashlight alongside the button, which clicks once to cycle through the modes, rather than on and off and on and off. You have to hold it to turn it off and save the last state.

[@DaveBare]

Prompt, thorough and who doesn't love "blinky stuff?"

[@levonnevem7254]

Yes what is that

[@aaaatttt101]

Plenty hate the soppy flashing modes you never need but have to cycle through

[@javaman2883]

That's really nice when the strobe and SOS flash are separate with the long press. I get frustrated by so many that cycle though or accidentally starts in that strobe mode.

[@justhere8149]

From one flashaholic to another you do a great job here with your reviews and I really appreciate your natural straight to the point approach. 👍

[@thiccboi6938]

Do u flashoholics flash yourself in public

[@AsapMilk]

@@thiccboi6938 I believe those are the Fleshaholics you are speaking of

[@jenerophinisee1697]

@@thiccboi6938 🤣🤣🤣

[@1funcar]

I bought a J5 and liked it so much that I now have one in every car and a few in the home. It puts out a good amount of light on one AA battery. There may be brighter or less expensive lights, but this one works for me.

[@epistte]

I had a J5 and they are quite bright but the switch seems to fail after about 8-9 months.

[@stevekintz502]

im shocked u have good luck with the j5. i have 2 of them and the swithches re no good on both of them. it rrely goes full bright cuse of poor swith contacts

[@1funcar]

So far, so good. But I don’t think I’m using them a lot. Maybe I was just lucky.

[@MrHomolka]

I've had the Anker 900 and 1300 for a couple years now. They definitely feel solid and have held up well especially for the price tag. They are kind of bulky though so good to keep in the house or a bag

[@robert7984]

My N7 is still kicking strong 4 years later! Great recommendation.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

I see overstated lumens across the board, some moderately, some absurdly.

[@martinaee]

Probably, but these are going to be more general consumer oriented lights anyway. Something like that Nicron could be an AWESOME single light for most non-flashaholic users. Small, 1 easy battery solution, multi-function/direction head, low/high without BS, etc.

[@rpbajb]

@@martinaee Agree. I just ordered one. Hope it makes it through the Black Friday craziness.

[@billybbob18]

Chinese watts is American watts divided by 3. Let's hope that Chinese lumens don't suffer the same fate.

[@trentonsatathite7715]

Wish be like 99999999999999999999999 lumens that’ll be $1.99

[@Corro_Dedd]

Yes, in my rating the BYB F18 would just fail so hard, as it claims more than double of it's real brightness. The Anker Bolder is the most honest one but with the most ugly beam I have seen in a while. And I'm not even a flashaholic ^^

[@1987FX16]

I'm about to go buy a Nicron N7 and a few 14500s. Thanks for the video and your time you put into them. Hope your doing well and having a good one!

[@hotflashfoto]

I have a ThruNite TC15. It's as small as the ones you tested and is really bright. It has 3 basic light levels, plus a very dim "candlelight" mode and a super-bright mode. It's rechargeable through a USB port built into it or the 18650 battery can be removed for external charging. It is not zoomable. UI after turning on is to hold the power button for the 3 standard modes.

[@ncdave4life]

My EDC is a tiny ThruNite Ti (60 lm) which I've kept on my keychain for years. It use one AAA (alkaline or NiMH). (Really AAA, not AA.) Since it is tiny enough to fit nicely on my key-ring, I always have it with me. It has only two settings: bright and dim. None of that blinky nonsense. I love it. The twist-switch mechanism seems to be reliable year after year, unlike click-switches. The tail-click lights I've had have all become flakey after a while. One idiosyncrasy of the ThruNite Ti is that it would only do dim mode with an Eneloop battery. I wrote to ThruNite and they told me it's because the Enelook AAA is very slightly shorter than Alkaline AAAs. So I dropped a tiny aluminum washer into the tube beneath the battery, and that solved the problem.

[@drewwhittemore2414]

This is timeless. Still extremely relevant insight years later. Thanks

[@Helmsteroni]

I have the nicron n7 and carry it with me daily. It's incredibly bright and versatile for its size. I've been thoroughly impressed with it for the past 3 months I've had it. I mainly got it for work. I work at a hose supplier and some of the machines can be kinda dark to use. I also use a nickel metal hydride battery as its power. Highly recommend it! It also has sos mode and a strobe but not in the main switch use which I love. Most flashlights incorporate that feature towards the end at which point you have to cycle through it to turn it off. With this light you just hold down the power button a few seconds to enter that mode. Normal modes are high and low then off

[@mattcousins1707]

Can the nicron n7 fit protected 14500 cells? Or only unprotected cells?

[@Helmsteroni]

@@mattcousins1707 I'm not sure actually but what are the differences in size?

[@CyberWolfVR]

Justin Helms usually 50 or so mm longer because of the protective chip

[@Steve-Goff]

I love the Nicron N7. I’ve gifted many of them too. I did a video on it several months ago on how I thought it was the ultimate car/truck light

[@muckrak3r]

I picked up a handful of the J5 Tactical lights for $5 each from a Woot sale. They're solid lights, especially at that price point. Just wanted something reliable to toss in drawers and glove boxes. Wouldn't pay more than $15 for sure. But if you can get them on sale I highly recommend that light.

[@ZaarsShed]

Thank you for doing this comparison! It's funny how awkward is the beam on most of them except Nicron N7. There are so much better lights for this ~$20 USD mark. Convoy S21A for example. But it's cool that many of them come with battery and USB charger - makes it self-sufficient if this is a the only light you have.

[@maddogtroy28]

Just wanna say thanks for these I've bought way more expensive lights with results not always this good . It means a lot to get to see some of these amazon products before buying.

[@Jorge_Munoz]

I have the Anker Bolder for my on duty job. It really is a good flashlight.

[@hirofortis]

I have the Boulder and it is one of the best I have ever purchased. Had it for over a year and it is so nice. I highly recommend this one.

[@carlosmatos9848]

The Wanker Bolders are nice if you just want a decent light without the frills. I have the LC40 and it's pretty awesome for $10. Takes 3xAAA, 1x18650 or 1x20650. High, Low, and Strobe, no frills. Pretty good balance of throw and spill too.

[@bookofb2098]

I have an LC90 from 2016. No wobble at all. I have used it regularly, but never really abused it, and it is still virtually brand new.

[@metaljew4456]

Matt, I absolutely LOVE your channel. You are so funny and entertaining! I am a hopeless flashlight junkie like you and at the present moment I own about 50 various LED flashlights. Some small, some coke can style, some large. Throwers, flooders, the works. 18650 LED lights are my flashlight of choice due to their power. Now get this: I recently ordered an Imalant M16 for $60.00 bucks from this company online with a big fancy website. They sent me information that they have received my order, a tracking # the works. It’s being shipped from Australia so I have no idea how long it’s going to take to get to NJ! We shall see! A $650.00 100K lumen light for $60.00 bucks. I took a flyer...I could not resist. If they don’t come thru with the product then I contest the charge on my card. Keep up the great reviews! I love the idea of reviewing all the LED lights on Amazon. There are so many fugazi brands to choose from.

[@HardwareG33k]

As always, if it's too good to be true... I admire your optimism though :)

[@metaljew4456]

@Castle Bravo: You are correct. It was a total scam. They sent me a two 18650 cell LED flashlight that is about 1000 lumens. It’s actually a nice thrower. Is it a $60.00 LED flashlight? Probably. BUT its not what I ordered.

[@JoshyDaMan08]

I brought a Gearlight S1200 but be careful don't unscrew on front of the lenses, it will falls out with 3 components, plastic lenses, rubber rings supposedly seated on lenses and as well as expose the leds. 3 "AA" batteries barrier is okay with alkaline but also accepted with Ni-MH rechargeable (however degrading lumens slightly). 26650 and 18650 LI-ion battery are the best but not great still. It looks pretty good. Great summary reviews, Matt.

[@ImranChaudhry]

Thanks for the great video Matt. Today I bought a Diall GZT001 (sold by B&Q a hardware store in UK) but could not figure out how to install the battery. Turns out it is a re-badged J5 Tactical (but only 60lm). My answer was at 09:41 :)

[@18564864]

Bolder I've been using for 4 years now as a full time mechanic and its like the same quality as the 180 dollars streamlight.

[@douglaswdb1335]

Best flashlight review I've seen! In my opinion any flashlight that cannot go down to 15 lumens or less cannot double as a "survival lamp." So I wish they would not pretend. Almost by definition "survival" means "unexpected," which means you'll only have the light you have on you unexpectedly. So expect that you will run out of power completely. Why not have a lamp that is also capable of 120 hours or more? Especially in the winter. In my mind, 120+ hours is far more useful than 120+ lumens when it comes to survival. When it comes to survival two things are critically important: maximum output and maximum hours. So in my mind; any lamp that does not have survival-LOW mode but does have blinking "survival" modes is hype, a freaking joke, tinsel for wannabees. Non-traveling, social, and close-up work require even less light. Very few reviews show the lumens or hours of lowest-mode. --Doug Bashford in Fresno

[@bobbycole3968]

It is really amazing how many good flashlights are out there for cheap prices.

[@busman7228]

The quality is cheap too. You get what you pay for.

[@82ivaylo]

Good room acoustic, your voice is so clear and natural.

[@gen-x-eleven8997]

Finally good reviews on Lights. Thank you.

[@somnia3321]

Really appreciate this video, just started working night shifts as a door supervisor, was looking for a torch to use both inside and outside of work but to no avail

[@stevesohn5436]

I have the Anker Bolder for my birthday this year. That thing is amazing!!! I can see Coyotes trying to kill my livestock 100+yards out. Super powerful. Fantastic flashlight.

[@Wutzmename]

I disagree. It's an okay light that isn't close to the advertised 900 lumens.

[@s.t.entertainmentreviews7506]

Echoing what others have said every word from start to finish was good not a lot of wasted time thank you for the knowledge and time.

[@DobermannJeff]

👍🏻

[@xeropunt5749]

Good up front info, but I think we're all hungry for the brightest light comparison, they go up to 100,000 lumens & these are 300-1200...

[@joeray5394]

Real lumens vs BS is a thing. 100k lumens? Which one is your favorite?

[@xeropunt5749]

@@joeray5394 Haven’t got any yet, but your comment was a helpful reminder to restart searching for one, a great tool👍

[@michaelkreitzer1369]

The nice thing about the J5 is that the focus adjustment can be easily handled with your pinky when holding it for single handed operation. When walking the doggo at night I only have the one free hand, and it's with a quick movement of my pinky I can throw enough light at something 200ft away to know if it's a threat then readjust back to short range. This way I don't need some monster light that will blind all the neighbors.

[@tnbspotter5360]

I've had that very same Boulder light for a couple of years. It's good quality and makes for a good house light. I find the button difficult to press though. It's output put my old incandescent Maglite to shame.

[@kaybee4426]

Great video. Very detailed and I love the real measurement test you did. Gave details of each flashlight and tested each one indoors and outdoors.

[@charlmesfuccleston1558]

I'd like to think that if someone tries to break into this guy's house, so many lights turn on that the would-be thief is instantly and permanently blinded.

[@yazzw]

fried to a crisp as well

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

That’s what you get for being stupid enough to spend $20 on a light that supposedly has more output than a high quality $100 light.

[@krapeevids6992]

That Outlite has sold under a zillion different names

[@nrs6956]

Got Bolder. Good purchase. Not perfect but quite capable. Recently an intruder Sat 3am tried to enter my bedroom. Sliding glass door locked. Activated, quickly for a spot, aimed for face of the whatever, they panicked and left. I deterred some wt assailing me. Recommend "Boulder."

[@mannyacer2618]

Thank you for taking the time to review these items. This was very helpful.

[@krapeevids6992]

You just had to show that Nikron....I NEED IT

[@Childish_toast]

I was buying my bf a new flashlight for Christmas because he asked for one and this video helped me a lot thanks I went with the Nicron 😁👍🏻

[@VictorGarciaR]

Could you repeat this but with UV flashlights?

[@Prometheus1111]

I love how positive, informative and high energy your videos always are

[@yotarocket]

I was #500 for the 'thumbs up' plus you got a new sub here. Also, I've owned the J5 Tactile V1 Pro for 3 years and it's been through hell- dropped numerous times from ladders, dropped while running and used regularly for EDC purposes. The anodized finish is worn and beat up looking but the light still works as good as new!

[@burtmondocream4825]

I love this dudes reviews. Aside the fact that he reminds me of a genetic conglomerate of Eddie Arcadian (The last Dragon) and Dave Mirra (of late X-games fame) you couldn't ask for a more thorough breakdown of current flashlight technology. Thanks man.

[@fordsrule35]

Sho'nuff!!!

[@burtmondocream4825]

@@fordsrule35 LOL!!

[@TROOPERfarcry]

How many people are realistically using the strobe function? Tired of clicking through the strobe to turn off.

[@stinkycheese804]

Strobe is good to disorient an attacker. Assaulting the attacker might be even better (lol) but is also easier if your strobe has blinded them.

[@TROOPERfarcry]

@@stinkycheese804 I am aware of what it is for. I am also aware of how many times I've used it. What was the point of your reply?

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@TROOPERfarcry His point is none, just parroting the mall ninjas. I myself like strobe, as long as it's hidden outside the regular mode rotation, like the Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 does. Not for bLiNdInG aTtAcKeRs, but for emergency signaling.

[@stinkycheese804]

@@TROOPERfarcry That it's not a useless feature and if you had more flashlight experience, you would recognize that many lights today have mode memory or can have modes deprogrammed if you don't want them, so it is a feature that is not bad to have, rather it is just one step of the evolution towards lights that can do whatever the OWNER wants them to. It's not something to avoid, rather one step towards the best outcome of a full featured light.

[@stinkycheese804]

@@DinnerForkTongue Mall Ninjas? Is that even a thing now that malls are obsolete? lol.

[@ericpeterson2960]

I got the Nicron N7. Perfect for my use case. Even with the standard Duracell 1.5v AA battery. The rim of the lights head is Glow in the Dark. For a car flash light its perfect. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ahkillez64]

I appreciate your work and detail and down to earth flashlight buy list with a savvy review over every one of them at the introduction . Very helpful to watch and figure stuff out a little better. Thanks again. Thumbs up. Subscribed 👍⭐

[@CasualInventor]

The Nicron N7 looks pretty awesome. Thanks for the great video Matt :)

[@justsenditbro]

I have the Nicron N7 only gripe is the plastic lense.

[@ronvalley1973]

i thought i was starting to be a flashlight collector but this guy has me beat. excellent video.....and a new subscriber here.....!!!

[@MrBikboi]

The reviews on Amazon are bad, most people have no idea about the products, competitors to the product/good value, and what's just a rebranded Chinese Aliexpress item slapped with a random brand name that you could purchase for 1/4th of the cost directly from Aliexpress, example is that Outlite one, random brand name, I bought the same light for 3.50 glad you touched on that. Good video though Matt, the most honest man on KZbin.

[@tyronekim3506]

I have similar flashlights as you. You should do a 4 foot drop test and see how many survive. Most of mine failed to turn on.

[@tommyb.6064]

The J5 Tactical is also sold under the RCA Brand, they have the small and the large one, AA or 3 AAA powered, the same die can be displayed with the RCA.

[@booobtooober]

IMHO I would switch the top two Putting the Anker at the top for multiple reasons. ~Anker pros: its the brightest light here, its closest to its rated output, its a (more) recognizable reputable name, it comes with an 18650 battery, its USB rechargeable (USB charging is a major point). ~Anker cons: its rather large and heavy for an 18650 light. ~Nicron pros: small, lightweight, swivel head, magnetic base, bright with a 14650. ~Nicron cons: 14650 Li-ion battery not included, 14650's aren't common, its not very bright with an AA battery, and most importantly I would venture to say most people shopping for a light in this price range do not have a 14650 battery or charger. The added cost of a battery and charger will put total cost well above the Anker. I mean even if you buy the cheapest garbage no name battery and charger you could find, you will still be at + or - $30. BTW I do like the zoomy lights but not for the zoom, I like the nice even edge to edge light beam for close range use. I have three 6-7 year old Outlite type flashlights. One came with a 26650 and I got 2 ultrafires for $8.99. I can tell you I've never used them much because I don't like having to constantly click through all 5 modes (L, M, H, stobe, sos)(they don't have last mode memory) So, I ended up mostly using my Costco 2 for $20 C-cell Cree zoomy's that I only had to click 3 times vs 5. Those were finally retired for an Anker Bolder for the last three years. It has last mode memory (woohoo) and its still working flawlessly. The Anker was my go to light for around the basement and garage however it has recently been replaced by a Lumintop_Zoom_1 ($35). The lumintop has a few nice improvements over the Anker. Its smaller and lighter, and the USB charge port is under a rubber cap on the outside vs removing the Anker's tailcap. It also has last level memory when turned on, the drawback it that it will not memorize turbo, you need to double for turbo. So now the LuminTop Zoom 1 is my #1 recommendation but I say that with reservation in that the discontinued Olight R20 was and still is my all time favorite flashlight. (I have 2)

[@robert7984]

I bought the N7 based on your review. I'm very pleased! Great little flashlight.

[@PolakeXD]

8:33 I owned two, 1:1 the same looking flashlight and it costed me 13$ on Amazon, it came in a case and inside were two of those flashlights but without battery or 18650 cells. I have to say this flashlight isn't that bad and it helped me to survive the daily 3 months road trip to my workplace without my car. The only thing that I don't like, is that it can unscrew it's head really easily and it's hard to tighten it completely :P Overall, I would give it a 7/10 points

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

Wow great video, I was expecting $50-$150 flashlights the you wouldn’t buy unless you worked on a ranch or were some type of light enthusiast. But that’s awesome price points and output number, with trustworthy 3rd party testing from you, appreciate the effort.

[@almightygin]

I appreciate you doing the review because I don't trust Amazon's ratings...

[@mrdfoutz]

I've read a lot about that Bolder. I use the Anker Bolder LC30 as my pocket carry. Quite sufficient for my line of work (I.T.). It's always there when I need a basic light, and if more is needed, I break out the bigger boys. They all have merit for the price. The J5 looks like the old UltraFire, which, for the price, is a useful light. And indeed, the Outlite has many faces! I have one of the "versions", and it also is a decent light. My daughter bought it for me; she thought it really was what is was advertised as! But a plastic case, 18650 battery, and a charger - I keep it on a table in the LR, so it gets used a lot. Enjoyed hanging out with you Matt, as always!

[@CaioCezar2504]

😊

[@cloudstrifeification]

When it comes to flashlights it's best to choose one that will accept both rechargeable and alkaline batteries. If you are in a position where you cannot recharge the light, then you can use alkaline batteries which are quite plentiful. Good reviews though.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Any flashlight that can take 16650 up through 18650 batteries will also take CR123A batteries. Something else that the lithium powered lights have over alkaline or Ni-MH batteries is that they will still run in *much* colder weather.

[@X-Frog]

This channel is actually severely underrated. Good content and no wasting our time. Instant sub!

[@Ryan_1997]

👍just the vid review I've been lookin for. I have so many flashlights, and been lookin for more for my collection. Thanks 🤘

[@ehababdulburalfakhory801]

Professional comparison. Thank you

[@ryanmalin]

You are a legend!! I hope one of these flashlight companies hires you as a consultant. Next time I buy a flashlight I promise I will use one of your affiliate links. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@eugene188]

If you are looking for a real flashlight check out the /r/flashlight subreddit. The people there can direct you to the light you need for what you want to use it with. not the crap mentioned in this video. Especially if you are willing to use 18650 batteries there is so much better out there.

[@YoSpiff]

I've had a couple of lights of other brands that I think were nearly the same thing as that J5 with an 18650 battery. I only replaced it when it got lost and am still using the second one. Works quite well.

[@stillphil]

6:06 light snobs unite ! All kidding aside, thanks for the honesty. After years of buying, using, selling or loosing various flashlights - yours is the honest experienced view and video that is very appreciated. And the false lumen claims! - the opposite of honest from many manufacturers. You're not a mere snob you are an experienced light guy. Good Video Matt.

[@ginogomez5401]

I can't find any flashlight that beat the Wowtac A1s on Amazon. 1150 lumens and comes with a 3400mAh rechargeable battery! A fantastic light. Definitely my favorite. Check it out! $25.99

[@lukaspohorelec3221]

next video: Testing the Best Rated Fleshlights on Amazon

[@akshatkiran8660]

What is it with flesh light saw it in crazy Russian hacker

[@CasualInventor]

Hi Matt. Happy to say I bought an N7 on your recommendation and I'm very pleased with it. I'd say the build quality was on a par with a Convoy of the same price - e.g. pretty good. Mine came with a spare o-ring even! One thing that I noticed was a pretty harsh PWM effect on LOW mode. HIGH mode appears to have no PWM visible. I can't say this bothers me in the least, but I know some people really can't stand it. Bought a "Li-SOCL2" primary cell (first time I've ever used them) and they work a treat in this light. I've tried a side-by-side comparison with a gold-top AA and I can't tell the difference in performance, they seem equally bright, which is a bonus if all you can get is alkalines. Very nice light though, thanks for the recommendation. :)

[@geraldcrook9504]

Matt that was a well executed video presentation was spot on . you really put them through a good test .many thanks gerald UK

[@booom2314]

Super thanks for testing!

[@mikecottrell7765]

Brilliant video. Straight into it, no messing about. 10/10

[@Walkercolt1]

Buy a three or four D cell Mag-Lite (TM) and be done with it. My Mag-Lite is nearly forty years old. I sent it back and had it switched to an LED version. They also make excellent attitude adjusters when applied to shins or chins.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Lightwise, M@g is trash.

[@fasteagle9959]

Did you see the deseeker on Amazon? It has a perfect 5 star rating with 55 reviews. This light was just released July 2019 and one reviewer said that the quality was equal to his “surefire e2d defender & L4 lumamax but at a fifth of the cost & more features. It’s rated at 1386 lumens and sells for $45 and includes magnetic charging like the olights. This is the light I choose. I’d love to hear your opinion of it. Thanks

[@frozerekmeyata4091]

55 reviews is nothing, the Chinese have been known to load up around a 100 fake reviews to get people to buy their product. Not saying the light is bad, just saying you might not be able to trust reviews done. I never buy anything till it has at least 500 reviews.

[@fasteagle9959]

Froze Rekmeyata I know what you mean about fake reviews. I have been using the light and it’s great. The reviews do contain review videos and pics. They seem to be real. I think the light is still too new to have 500 reviews, but check it out. I think it’s one of the best lights for the money. It has an osram led chipset and magnetic charging. I really like it a lot.

[@mohamedgoldstein5565]

You do comparisons well. Thank you.

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

I bought the J5 Tactical and it was an ABSOLUTE P.O.S! Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Great video!

[@edgarsanchez1869]

Why

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Edgar Sanchez the thing basically feel apart!

[@cavalry1213]

The Wowtac A6 was my first EDC flashlight and it has been great. Don’t carry it much these days since I got better lights, but it stays in an emergency EDC pouch as a backup in my bag. Also the Soonfire E07 isn’t awful lol.

[@SteveInSunnyCA]

. I think the viewers would have been interested in knowing that the Outlite did not use a parabolic reflector. There were markings for a zoom range, but when the head is pulled forward, the angle of the light is simply restricted to whatever clears the front opening. The Outlite would provide fairly even illumination over a large diameter, but not a spot. Also, I suggest you include some of the extremely compact flashlights that use a single AAA battery, like the RISEMART Small Mini Pocket Led Pen light, four for less than $20 on Amazon. These lights don’t have a blinky mode or take faxes. The switch has my preferred function of being either ON or OFF.

[@tallnrough68]

The problem I run into with these cheap flashlights is the switch. They seem to fail fairly quickly

[@gblargg]

The big question on any light is whether it has a mechanical power switch (which will wear out, and cause the light to flicker) or a momentary pushbutton with electronic control, where the circuit is always powered and the switch just gives a signal to *change* the mode. The one downside is that the momentary button approach is always draining some small amount of power, whereas the simple power switch fully disconnects the battery. It's clear that the Nicron has the latter, but it would be nice to know what kind the others have.

[@larrylucas5731]

Great info. Love the channel. Thanks for your time!

[@MD.ImNoScientician]

You always do such good reviews, thanks! I really like the idea of the Amazon Basics Nmh batteries too.

[@JeffDenny1]

thanks Matt i just purchased the nicron n7 i loved your presentation and i apreciate your video keep up the good work i will only by my flashlights thru you from now on peace j

[@alexka9245]

You have to turn the head when extended fully a couple of times to get rid of the head wobbling,

[@tyronekim3506]

I have many cheap flash lights in different brands. All of them failed after accidental drops. I wish you had done drop tests on yours and found out which ones survived the drops.

[@busman7228]

Try the Klein rechargeable with laser and only high and low beam. I dropped mine several times and still works good.

[@tyronekim3506]

@@busman7228 Thanks for the info. I missed out on Klein. Where did you get yours? Be safe and in good health.

[@DBD801]

I have a sofirn sp31 I’ve been using for about a year now takes an 18650 and has 4 modes with memory and I love it to death I’m a diesel mechanic for semis and it takes a ton of abuse from being left on for hours to getting soaked to dragging on the ground in my pocket and it’s got some scratches but holds up great would recommend for anyone small enough for edc pocket or purse 5 stars

[@thewaterbearer9035]

So which one did you all get? The J5 tactical or the Nicron N7? I’m ready to purchase one now on Amazon. Thanks

[@lyfandeth]

I've used the Amazon rechargeable batteries, both black wrapper and white wrapper. Maybe the silver wrapper is from a different source, because the two older versions both lose their charge (on the shelf) very quickly, and don't last for many charge cycles. It is hard to find anything competitive with Eneloop.

[@testos2701]

Had a surefire while on duty and it burned a hole through the top carrying case made out of very heavy duty Nylon fiber, had it on my belt and noticed a smell it was still on when I opened the smoking cover with a 1/2 inch hole in it. Beware the switches are prone to be pushed in when you carry them in a belt!

[@wbwills2]

My brain is overheating trying to figure out all this crap. You’re hired.!!Liked and subscribed I wanted a thin 1 or 2 AA or AAA that isn’t going to just break. I like all metal. The rubber buttons always break. I’ll spend 20 bucks maybe more.. That thin twister one is cool but I don’t need a twisting thing to break. Help.! Thanks.

[@tallsaul4441]

Olight i3t eos or i5t eos are awesome little lights if u want single aa or aaa flashlight

[@mb-fs1yo]

I have Hausbell which I think is a J5 tactical clone, looks same operates same. Was 2 lights for $9 and change. Had problem with the on off button on one but have had good service from the other light.

[@busman7228]

I have bought several of these cheap flashlights from Amazon. All of them have either fallen apart or don’t work anymore including Anker. The current one I am using is a Klein adjustable focus rechargeable with laser that is rock solid and dependable. Unfortunately this model not available on Amazon.

[@Mark-sj5et]

The Bushnell brand LED flashlight really should be on this list. Maybe a bit more pricey than these shown but well worth the extra...

[@TheHexCube]

Thanks man, i'm gonna get the N7 for my collection thanks to you. Great post!