How Amazon Made the 1 Million Lumen Flashlight

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Today we tackle the infamous 1 Million lumen flashlight from Amazon and see exactly how far they've gotten on the website vs a more likely to be known quantity in a Wurkkos 13,000 Lumen TS32. We wern't holding our breath for 6 digit results, but it's good to check in on these things to see how far we've come and how far the site has to go.
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0:00 Light #1
2:00 900K
3:29 990K
4:22 Only 13,000
6:38 990K #2
7:53 Thrower
8:53 1M
9:50 Runtime/battery
11:46 Drop Tests
12:47 Why these exist

[@TorqueTestChannel]

This is episode 20 in a series of testing various light types, usually from actual brands: kzbin.info/aero/PLYka5JBKPLHEfG1w1WC_bbN4vQglwyp5n

[@jjchouinard2327]

Do you guys ever contact Amazon regarding these bonkers false (advertising) claims?

[@mohamed1104]

Can you use 18650 batteries in these lights? I have never heard of the batteries that come with them.

[@SpatialDragon]

I am looking for a headlamp. I have tried a couple of the led bands and they sucked. I want something that is a floodlight first and if possible a spotlight. So far Harbor Freight is the best I have tried. I haven't noticed a test on them here, I have watched a couple of years. If you get a chance, thanks. You guys rock.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Headlamps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6CVdoGAlpKberM - Yes you can use 18650's in these lights with the collar spacer some of them come with. - We've reported dozens of these for misleading claims, yes.

[@Feldmarshall12]

@@TorqueTestChannel Small sugestion for future tests. Add another round of tests with standarized batteries (for example 5C discharge current from Samsung, withsimilar energy density for different sizes). This way you would test the lights factoring out the batteries.

[@craigmiller332]

I eagerly await the "1 Billion" Lumen light from Amazon...

[@volvo09]

It'll come after we hit 2 million, 5 million, 10 million, 100 million, 500 million 😂

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I hope you're willing to wait..... a whole 3 weeks :P

[@craigmiller332]

@@TorqueTestChannel someday, flashlights will be rated in "Suns" 🌞 (which incidentally someone once calculated to be ~36 Octillion lumens). Will it stop there? Noooooo Mr. Bond! TTC will be testing $39 Amazon flashlights with "20 GigaSuns" ratings. Eventually it will all become meaningless. Nietzsche was right. The TTC will become the existential nihilist channel.

[@rhetorical1488]

I have my pennies saved up for the sharks with laser beams.

[@agoogleuser1188]

Bros got goals beyond our understanding

[@shadowgolem9158]

For reference...a very powerful arc welder generates around 200000 lumens. A 20k$ pro follow spot throws about 14000 lumens at 100 feet. Which feels pretty warm even at that distance.

[@clockworkvanhellsing372]

The current top of the line led reach ~200Lumen/watt at reasonable power levels. Even with those, you'd still need a 5000W led array to reach that brightness.

[@mondavou9408]

helpful

[@flakby3085]

For another reference: A WW2 150 cm searchlight, which were used to light up planes up to 12 km high, has roughly 1.25 million lumens. (And pretty much 1 billion candela because it's a very focused beam)

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

@@flakby3085those could have been used as weapons at shorter distances. Can you imagine lightning that up with it focused on the tree line the enemy is hiding in. It would instantly blind the for several minutes and possibly cause permanent damage. It stimulates my mind to think of all sorts of horrible weapons based on light. A tree line 2-3 miles away, 10 search lights fire up at once and all point at the same spot.. the woods will start to smolder 😂. Anyone that looks towards the light to try and shoot at it would be blinded and unable to open there eyes for days 😢

[@ArtemisKitty]

And let's not forget one almost everyone is familiar with: The sun! That's around 127,000 lumens, roughly.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Wow! .05% of claim! None of the crappy ones even reached .25%🤯 How in the world... Excellent testing as always TTC👍

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Thanks Thrifty!

[@HoodedGreener]

that omalight specifically was horrible, wow

[@komitadjie]

Man, I've been noticing those "Review Hijacks" quite a bit myself. I'm an Amazon Vine reviewer, so I end up getting to test out and review a fair bit of stuff before it even hits the main pages. On quite a few of my reviews, I've gone back to update something as I've put more time on the item and have more input to give - Only to find out that the item being sold that has my first review isn't even close to what I actually reviewed! My favourite there so far was reviewing a $9.95 pressure washer extension wand. It was pretty good, nice and solid, good quick-connects, held up well in use. Not a big deal, pretty simple item. I reviewed it five stars - it was a good value and did what it was supposed to well. Come back in a couple months to update and say that after a few months of use it was still holding up well... Lo and behold, that page is now selling a $199 electric pressure washer instead! And still has my five-star review on it! (I dumped the review to one-star and detailed why.)

[@kylek29]

I've had the same experience. Even good brands are doing it (recycling prior model pages). They could handle it by putting a time-limit / edit-diff system on their listings -- something like a limitation on editing the listing after X days of it being published, after that period, you can only strikeout and/or add "citation" markers that link to a "Product Updates" section, with the main text being locked from the addition of text from there on out. Include a similar system for images and a prominent "report listing" button for customers, and these sellers would have to find a new way to cheat.

[@vink6163]

Sounds like you need to start including the product name and price at the start of your review so people know when that happens

[@JS-bh5pm]

Most people are thinking of cleaver ways just to rip you off. Amazon should Banned these people for life

[@Badkitty24]

@@vink6163 This is what i do. I type out the EXACT ITEM and price i am reviewing, because they group many items together that aren't even the same.

[@chubbysumo2230]

how is this not false advertising on amazon's part?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

It's technically not Amazon doing the advertising, but the vendor. Though we used to hold retailers responsible for that, i.e. is Walmart was selling another brand's TV and it says 42" but measured 39" diagonally we'd probably blame Walmart. But Amazon is so massive, we've equated it to Ebay and just sort of shrug now like "what can be done" which I do sort of agree with. It's Whack-a-mole like we cover towards the end of the episode. But I also feel it's in Amazon best interest to stay relevant to at least try. Their search engine usually turns up just trash lately.

[@craigmiller332]

​@@TorqueTestChannelopen up a few of those "suspiciously light" batteries and I'll bet you find a smaller battery inside. Once you've weighed the empty sleeves you'll get a reasonably ballpark correction factor to ID the probable internal batteries within. Of course you've already measured the battery capacity, but this can add an extra column to the spreadsheet. Another great review 👍

[@emiliog.4432]

Jeff Bezos and Amazon does not care about fraud, counterfeiting or fraudulent claims. $$$$$ I canceled my Prime account years ago.

[@danr1920]

It's not false advertising, it's FRAUD!

[@someguy2741]

They wont because it would trigger the blue-haired nose-ring weirdo-NPC army of the 0.0001% of people to complaine of all kinds of "-isms". The "army" is convinced that the chinese companies would never risk "their good name". They have ZERO ability to understand that the companies are made up names. Dont expect amazon to ever do anything unless there is a major safety concern after a lot of injury.

[@epointy]

I love the flashlight series!(and I want more!)

[@TsunauticusIV]

I love it too. I’ve always loved flashlights. I have more flashlights than any one man should have… and I regret buying none of them. 😆

[@secret5.]

Still waiting on a Klarus in a future lineup.

[@grumpycat5991]

Amazon Customer: "I bought the cool new flashlight" Amazon's customer's Bro: "But how many Lumens does it have???" Amazon Customer: "ALL OF THEM"

[@someguy2741]

Most people have no idea of what measurements of anything is anymore. Or they think "led" is all the same. I showed my neighbor the difference between a cheap 10w led and a nice one. It was incredibly apparent what it was worth.

[@hugegamer5988]

“Or they think "led" is all the same” Yea, I don’t get it either. First everyone complains it’s a toxic metal, then it’s heralded as the bastion of efficient light creation and a green product.

[@victorro8760]

​@@hugegamer5988 And before all that, everyone used the word as past tense of "lead". They're so inconsistent.

[@vink6163]

Plus everyone thinks it's new technology, but even buildings hundreds of years old have leadlights in them

[@tasaman]

I picked up two Wurkkos and for the money they can't be beat in my opinion. I also own Fenix, Olight, and Nightcore. For $26 on sale the FC11 is a great edc choice and great gift.

[@danielcrouch6589]

Love my Wurkkos TS70! Best house light I've ever had; turns night into day!

[@DigitalIP]

I've been using a USB 5v-24v step up converter to power a 12v Spot/Off road light with a USB Power bank. Since ive been DIY'ing my own lights i havent needed a normal flashlight for quite some time now.

[@mromutt]

haha I use a drill battery and one of those old style round glass headlights for a flashlight, dyi lights are great. I slapped it together in one of those cheap plastic "ammo" cases you get at walmart for 5 or 6 bucks.

[@DigitalIP]

@@mromutt See thats the thing, i initially also used a 20v 6amp Craftsman battery along with their 150w DC-AC Inverter to power various 12v Fog/Spot/Lightbars with a 12v power supply plugged into it, but it was just too bulky for my liking, then i remembered i had the USB step up converter modules, went through my stash of USB power banks to find one that could handle the startup current and i was good to go. Much easier to manage without the extra size/weight of the 20v battery in addition to the power supply compared to a small USB Power bank..

[@mromutt]

@@DigitalIP for mine I was kind of going for the form factor. I always wanted one of those jurassic park flashlights haha. That and I like setting it down and pointing it at the work like under the sink. I am working on a small handheld though with a motorcycle fog light and either my Bosch 12v or hypertough 12v batteries, they both have a good interface and shape to use spade terminals for a homemade direct quick connect to the battery. Need to work out a handle body still.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

@@mromutt The high beam on a sealed beam throws way better than this Amazon junk. Great idea.

[@Feldmarshall12]

Amazingly, I feel the advertising on aliexpress is now much closer to reality. If you ignore 10kW 1M lumen crap, you can often find info on what emitter is actually used and get realistic data. Convoy is a brand I have good expierience with. They specify LED model, light spectral temperature, CRI, realistic maximum power draw etc. Another example: on my bike I use towild BR800, that feels like couple of hundreds lumen light and has an asymteric spot to limit blinding other people... And you can swap 18650 cells on long rides. P.S: It may be better to use some standarized 'middle of the pack cells' when testing, to separate performance of the flashlight from performance of the battery. For flashlights 5-10C cells should be more than enough (10C means discharge current of in mA of 10*capacity in mAh). Anyway, keep up the good work: )

[@nicholasvinen]

I have a Convoy, I like it. Good value and you can customise each torch.

[@moonrazk]

There's quite a bunch of good flashlight brands on Ali, the one shown here, Wurkkos, Convoy, like you said, Sofirn and Lumintop as well.

[@saddlepiggy]

You’re completely right. I don’t use Amazon for projects because they never have technical specs or even rough dimensions while aliexpress will give you dimensiones drawings. And it arrives in 1-2 weeks instead of 1-2 months now.

[@churblefurbles]

Trusty convoy, mine all still work, and they have plenty of accessories, and the best part, you can pick color temperature.

[@devyn10111]

Can you do tests on the portable car air compressors? Maybe evaluate speed, max psi, functionality, ease of use? I know a few of them are junk

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I've never met one worth a damn, i don't have 4 mins per tire to wait around. But off-road i suppose it's better than nothing

[@rudolphna54]

@@TorqueTestChannel Funnily enough, the Harbor Freight 12V one is by far the best 12V one available I've found, it's the fastest and quietest.

[@jeffh7021]

The Milwaukee m18 tire inflator is by far the best portable inflator right now. Nothing else is even close, from what I've seen.

[@riba2233]

​@@jeffh7021 I wouldn't say nothing else is close, ridgid is not far and also makita which has a bit less power but is smaller, has deflation button and double the duty cycle

[@SGTMinguez]

@TorqueTestChannel Maybe do one with the 12V wired ViAir, Tireflate, ARB and the knockoff ARB compressors, since Todd at Project Farm already did a similar battery powered inflator test?

[@alex_thecarguy]

A while back I was looking for new rear bilstein shocks for my truck. I checked amazon over a few weeks. One day a pair of those shocks came up for $129, much less than the usual $99 each. Seeing the -50% amazon price, I decided to go with it, only to be shipped ONE shock for 30 dollars above market price. When I went back to the listing, the picture of two shocks had changed to one, as well as the description, but I had screenshots. Seller ended up giving me a full refund and amazon sent me a free replacement shock. But the point is, the listing changes are real, and they can bite you in the ass quick. ALWAYS screenshot if you have even a hint of suspicion. Amazon needs to up their QC game... And by that I mean have any seller qc at all.

[@harpintn]

Just one of many reasons I don't buy from Amazon.

[@jttech44]

Really they need a means to actually report a listing, and have a listing auto-pulled if there are enough verified buyers reporting it.

[@leftcoastfunk]

the completely unethical review hijacking/product page editing on Amazon is SO out of hand. I review a LOT of Amazon products through their Vine program, mostly from these small marketplace vendors. Every time I see that the product page has been edited to/from a completely different product my review is an instant 1-star. Amazon really needs to either lock down product listings to permanently tie them to reviews for that exact item and/or force any product listing edits to be approved through an actual human review process Anyway, I always appreciate these types of product reviews you do, and especially you calling these sellers out for their unethical BS

[@terryloh8583]

Thank you so much for making these videos! Very helpful.

[@Random_4400]

Flashlights are the only reason why i subscribed to this channel, keep up the good work!

[@iamdarth8393]

As someone who works with global machine shops and suppliers, I have on many occasions encountered potential suppliers supplying perfect first articles for validation and then shipping unusable junk after validation is approved. Once had a Chinese hardware supplier provide a Grade 2 spec bolt (lowest standard grade) that failed pressure testing at half its designed load. There response: it was wasn't a grade 2 bolt, it was a bolt made from "grade 2 steel". "Grade 2 steel" isn't a standard way of classifying steel. They sent good samples then got caught send garbage pot metal bolts for production use.

[@matthewdrew6268]

Been using my ts32 for about a year now. I also have p45 cells. It's a great light I took the handle off and it fits in my cup holder nice. Would recommend

[@JoeTheDIY]

It's like the wild west days of online retailing. One day we'll look back on these days and say we were there in those wild times of incredible claims.

[@johnsmith7676]

No... This is the Dead West. They destroyed it just like they said they would.

[@DRV-mt5dd]

Excellent, thanks! This should be shown to business and marketing classes.

[@tda2806]

A word of caution, XHP with numbers other than 35, 50 or 70 have nothing to do with Cree, one of the flashlights (torches for us Brits) has XHP160.5 on its box.

[@afd1959]

Nice Job. A lot of work. Thank you.

[@jiefan249]

thanks for your tests!

[@nriyo3]

Your tests and channel are awesome. I would love to see you test Zebralight and Armytek and Acebeam.

[@theghost75]

Way to be straight up and factual. Love it

[@mercMADCommando]

The product page changes go well beyond just changing description and specs. I've seen stuff completely change items (often unrelated) and they keep their old ratings, reviews, etc. Amazon turned into ebay 2.0 over the last few years.

[@briangschaefer7048]

Another brilliant video. Thank you.

[@jaredm450]

I love these flashlight testing episodes.

[@TroyStevensStelzerPaintingInc]

Thanks for another great vid! I think another reason these companies change specs & offerings so frequently is to spread the bad reviews around. Let's face it, if any one of those offerings you tested were to remain unchanged for long enough, nobody would be willing to waste their money, since 1 star reviews would dominate, (except for all the fake 5 star reviews, but that's a theme for another day).

[@PaulSteMarie]

You should be able to return these to Amazon as not as described on the website, but Amazon has a habit of "firing" customers who return too many items. I wish lawmakers would quit whining about how Amazon is abusing the poor third party sellers and instead focus on how Amazon is conspiring with shady Chinese firms to commit fraud with inflated specifications, counterfeit UL certifications, and items that fail to meet minimal safety standards.

[@jeffreyh3739]

I'm a budget minded light freak from the incandescent days of candlepowerforums. I've since switched to headlamps and they've literally saved my life a couple times mountaineering, whitewater, and rock climbing. I've owned maybe 40 over the years but have been stuck on Fenix as of late. The line refactor and new models are a bit weird and not sure i like the quality of light but could you test some? All-time favorite headlamp Fenix HL60R and the "too-bright for anything normal but great for seeing 60m up a cliff while climbing" HM70R. I can lend you mine if it makes things easier.

[@TheZigZiggy]

Whatever happened to the truth in advertising laws?

[@volvo09]

Amazon laughs at laws

[@scott8919]

Depends on how hard the authorities want to crack down on it. There's probably so many that lie that it is impossible to catch up to them.

[@hornetf18]

@@scott8919 Also even when the seller is caught, they just shut down and re-emerge as a different seller with a different name. That’s why there are so many sellers with random combinations of letters as names. Amazon will still make money, so they have little incentive to enforce these laws.

[@TheRealMikeWilly]

@@scott8919that and the fact that they kill off their brand names every couple months which makes prosecution impossible.

[@mediocreman2]

Amazon is essentially China's consumer portal. Amazon has no interest in losing their best customer, which isn't you, it's chinese sponsored products.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Thank you for doing this. I admit, I don't know the technical info but I get the gist. I've seen many ads for supe-duper flashlights and been tempted by some of them, but my brother-in-law has a friend who got one and the battery self-ignited so that's kind of a problem.

[@user-ex2jl5zu8k]

Thank you for the review. I have always wondered how some manufacturers could make such absurd and dishonest claims without being punished.

[@Bolero6879]

I love watching these flashlight comparisons, you should test UV lights at some point!

[@mromutt]

Oh man thats a whole can of worms! and right up their alley with the wild claims and false advertising thats rampid.

[@gucky4717]

I use the Nitecore MH12 Pro myself. It uses a 5300mhA 21700 and outputs about 3300 Lumen with the turbo, but I usually use the 1200 high mode, since Turbo drains the battery and overheats the LED after a short time. And 1200 Lumen is more then enough.

[@jttech44]

If you actually measure most batteries, they're usually C or B grade cells, nitecore included. You can get -alot- more capacity if you ditch whatever comes with the flashlight and purchase the cells separately.

[@justinvanburen8259]

Another great video thank you!!

[@paranoiia8]

Few times I took apart those cheap batteries. They are so empty, when open them it in quiet room you can hear vacuum suck air inside... I bet that someone already think about putting inside them sand to make them feel heavier :D

[@volvo09]

I've seen a picture of an 18650 teardown that had sand inside... It was really just a tiny 200mah "vape pen style" battery in a bigger case and filled with sand 🤣

[@wadet73]

Test the LED headlight for hardhats or just slipping on to walk the dogs. I have 2 Smiling Shark brand lights with 230° COB lights along the front and a separate thrower. Once fully charged, these lights begin dimming after a few minutes. I found if the on/off sensor is on and you wave 👋🏼 to turn light off, wave again and it comes on at 💯 again. But yes, I have found using these headlamps frees up my hands when walking the dogs. Great content

[@CrashOD]

This is the first video I've seen on this channel; it just popped up in my list. I enjoy videos where people conduct thorough reviews, testing out all the different features. I've now subscribed to this channel for all future videos. With a million lumens, you could probably blind someone-likely worse than a flash grenade, lol. I must say, I did get a small Olight I3E 90 lm that uses a AAA battery, and it works quite well. Of course, it doesn't last very long-45 minutes with an alkaline battery and 70 minutes with NiMH, according to the specifications. I just use it to check the mailbox at night about three to four times a month. The battery lasts me quite a while. I check the mailbox at one of my jobs where I have to pick up mail at night. I go through the mail for mine and leave the rest. Imagine if it had a million lumens and you could focus that beam. You could probably blind people from miles away, lol.

[@daniel9111]

Your channel is gold. Keep it up

[@nich.894]

With this I can finally become the gnat lord

[@alexandergonzalez1167]

Lord of the Moths

[@Toumis]

I have the first flashlight but rebranded,was used quiet extensively doing MOT checks!

[@MetalheadAndNerd]

I also have a couple of flashlights using this body. They hugely differ dependent on the LED.

[@booom2314]

Please test and compare convoy flashlights next.

[@m_cabral]

I use streamlight regulated 18650s with the built in charging circuit in my cheap flashlights so I know there’s at least one good regulation circuit involved. I also don’t charge in the flashlight since I may as well add some caution to my caution.

[@orvaroth1613]

Do they make / have you tried any tools with the lifepo4 batteries? cheers

[@00SNIVY00]

Very happy with my Sofirn lights, really good value for what you get. I don't have the tools to test them myself, but the lumen capability seems consistent enough between the different flashlights I've purchased.

[@brainiac9579]

Great review, video, as always. I have a question: Did you measure the light output in strobe mode? When I had access to the equipment, I did on a couple of flashlights the kids got as gifts and they were generating around twice the intensity as in "normal" mode. The reason was that since it's not operating in CC mode, they were overdriving the LED. Not saying that any of your test subjects would have met their claims in strobe, but it might be fun to add that measurement if it differs from from normal mode.

[@joeschmo622]

Just for the record, Sofirn and Wurkkos all use the same factory to produce their products, but they're independent and separate companies. There's even a bit of rivalry between them, as each takes their lights in different directions. I'm a fan of both Sofirn and Wurkkos, and have quite a bunch of their lights, and they're largely quite good. And unlike other mfrs, both use their own branded cells which are also quite good (usually) Lishen cells, which may not be 30Qs or VTC6es, but I always test the come-with cells, and they always clock in within 10% if not 5% of their rated mAH. "Rule of thumb" is that a reputable mfr's cells that are self-branded (Wurkkos, Sofirn, Wuben, Acebeam, Nitecore, etc.) are almost universally good-to-excellent cells. No-name generic-wrapped cells from alphabet-soup name companies are usually crap, pulled from recycle bins which is a *HUGE* industry in a certain large Asian country. So what *was* a good 5000mAH 26650 is now a recycled-and-rewrapped 2000mAH cell slipped into a Wsinawoo or Bebopadoo generic light.

[@Infamouscoma885]

Would love to see you guys review the litez all Kodiak Kong flashlight I have the previous version and it’s ridiculously bright!

[@davidciesielski8251]

WOW, you guys are great!!!

[@HappyHands.]

Great Video as usual

[@goskidmark]

One could make a case with an attorney for false advertisements, but that may be a goose chase. Thank you for the reviews!

[@kctyphoon]

I really like the Wuben C3 flashlight. Bought 2 of them. Great bang for the buck IMO.

[@eakamjotsingh4037]

dam fresh ass video

[@michaeljestice3895]

It would be awesome to see you test large weapon lights, something like the Surefire HellFighter.

[@grahamcairns2249]

Grsat vodeo. Thanks for putting up the money to show that looking for quality is best.

[@aarondavies8486]

Nice one here in the uk fishing from the bank and casting like 150 yards and these torches will help me out when night fishing and seeing my lead plop

[@Daamen_Incorporated]

You should try this with the tool brands 20v work lights (Milwaukee/dewalt)!!

[@Fantaman900]

I had forgotten my trustfire mc12 laying under a car and when I backed up I put a little dent in it. Eh the battery won't slide out but everything works just fine. I probably lose it before I need a new batterie. Also a great fan of nitecore flashlights. The ones I use are all small and turbo mode is just blindingly bright and 1 lumen low mode I perfect enough light to see in pitch black darkness to see where you going.

[@John_Ridley]

If a flashlight actually put out a million lumens, it wouldn't be a flashlight anymore, it'd be a weapon. You could start fires with just the light from it.

[@eddzyeddzy6158]

every one should have them for self defense, dry-washing their cars, remove paint off of walls etc

[@jozsefizsak]

Very good. Thank you.

[@bping777]

@Torque Test Channel have you done testing of the major tool brands flashlights that use their regular tool batteries? Models like DCL040, PCL660, 2735-20, and others.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We haven't but can. Our current limitation is sphere opening diameter, and power tool lights not advertising the light head size. but the ones you listed are small enough i believe

[@TheVoiTube]

That 2:10 Blue battery has 2 batteries wrapped as one... you could cut them apart without risk, they are just joined with wrap.

[@DDB168]

I'd love to see a top 10 flashlights, not made in China (or from Amazon) if that is even possible. Thanks for your great work.

[@hildafoski2705]

Great review:)

[@BigBear--]

There are plenty of quality flashlight brands to choose from that both have inexpensive options as well as the more high performance, more durable, and more expensive options. Few that come to mind: NiteCore OLight Streamlight Surefire Sofrin Fenix Lighting There's a few more that I always brain fart on remembering. But those are all great options to start with.

[@JeffThePoustman]

8:23 That spot is small, but is willing to travel for the job. Cute, I chuckled.

[@D0DG3R]

Sofirn lights are beautifully made, are as advertised and a very decent price, plus has advanced settings and features to your basic flash lights.

[@matthewmiller6068]

It would be interesting to add color temperature to your tests, several of those look purple-blue instead of white to me

[@user-rs4dt5mh9l]

finaly the video i have been waiting for

[@dr.brysonsfamilymedicine2453]

Interesting as always.

[@danielc6034]

If you can get it, the G500 long flashlight (KS--G500H). Got mine for £30, rated sensibly at 20k lumens but does out perform my modded fenix tk75. Has to be the one with zig zag blue light around buttons. The other one I got is plastic rubbish.

[@Jeremy_Adams]

Thoughts on the wuben x1?

[@jacksegond7163]

Do you test head torches/ head lamps ?

[@random1110111]

Would’ve had to test the Sofirn Q8 Pro

[@dinner_workingsly]

The wurrkos lights are great value. I’ve got a ton of them and they compete with any of my comparable Olights.

[@TsunauticusIV]

WE LOVE TTC! WOOOOOOOOO 🎉

[@SEBTECHDIY]

That's why I like companies like Olight who truly test lumens, candela, runtime and give the result of their tests.

[@jasonhill9088]

Do you think you will ever test LEP Laser flashlights?

[@machineshopbasicsforthehom2291]

a line up of Milwaukee m18/m12 & DeWalt 20V max and other such lights that use power tool batteries would be super cool.

[@DjkFarmdunn]

ever seen LEP flashlights? should really give them a shotvid like to see how they measure

[@failsworth655]

I recently bought a Wuben from Amazon and it's really well built and bright.

[@joeschmo622]

Wubens are great hardware but usually have a brain-damaged UI. If I could change the UI to something less mental, I'd love 'em, but in almost all cases, I sold / gave away most of my Wuben lights.

[@failsworth655]

@@joeschmo622 Yeah the UI is insane. It took me forever to get it to the mode of operation I wanted.

[@Bartjuhhh103]

You should check out thhe Ansmann flashlights, they are German made and used a lot in Europe

[@tendekaiminall]

Can you test some Ledlenser head torches

[@thargoid666]

1.21 gigalumens! Great scott!

[@bgg-jp5ei]

Please test the Nitecore TM9K, I bought one for my brother and it is definitely a tiny monster

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Always a great video thanks for sharing

[@Risen_Q]

I found this channel from that OG flashlight video. Was deer hunting season, and one we shot ran into the back woods at closing on a rainy day. After trying to navigate dark, rainy woods with a AA powered flashlight out of a horror game, I decided it was time for something that would turn that woods into day. That Goreit while specs are massively false advertised is a pretty badass flashlight. I got 3 of the older versions and 1 of the new ones. Plus the interstate sleeper you tested. Love the videos.

[@Forge135]

Can you guys figure out a way to compare the major tool brand work lights?

[@tom314]

I think i'll stick to my old ryobi battery car vac with a car headlight projector mounted inside when I need a bright torch, it's somewhat bigger and less robust but it actually produces a useful amount of light (a bit like a car's headlights really 🤣).

[@PhillyFixed]

MY EYESSSS oh wait nah I'm fine.

[@rushinrio12]

Please make more ball joint press test videos. I need to buy a new set and want your opinion on the current market offerings. Please include OTC and more affordable offerings as well as tool truck kits. Thank you for all the great work you do!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Snap-On>>OTC=Astro>>everything else

[@rushinrio12]

@@TorqueTestChannel so if I don’t want to pay for snap on, OTC or Astro are good bets?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@rushinrio12 Yup!

[@hugegamer5988]

This is right up there with shop vacs saying they are 5hp and plugging into 120V @15A. Even with 100% power factor (hint it’s not even close) and 100% efficient motors we are talking 1800watts available and a horsepower is about 746 watts. 2.4 is the max under physics and 1.5 is the max in reality and 1.0 - 1.3 is about the most and still be up to electrical codes.

[@jttech44]

Also remember that on a 15A service the maximum long-term load is 80% of that, so for big gear that's supposed to run for hours at a time, it's even lower. Hence why you don't find space heaters that are over 1500w unless they require a 20A service. I strongly suspect that shop vacs are being measured with the motor spun up onto a dyno that's taking an instantaneous measurement as the motor spins down in order to get higher horsepower numbers, which isn't a valid test by any means. Realistically, they should be measured by mm/h2o, but, they shy away from that because they're likely all very nearly the same.

[@GlyphZero]

Frankenlight, how many pieces of different flashlights fit together and could that make a better flashlight?

[@solhays]

The Sofirn Q8+ is a beast of a light for less than half of the Wurkkos. If you use the Molicels and bypass the negative springs you can safely hit 20k lumens.

[@Nostrite]

Strobe and SOS modes on flashlights are like the bottle opener of multitools 😂😂 Gotta have them on every product to exist.

[@lunatic3571]

still need to get some Wuben lights and check them out.

[@SenpaiDelta11B]

Can u test streamlight tlr 1 hl surefire x300 turbo and olight valkyrie pl pro