Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Summer Solstice 2024 Edition
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I’m not a flashlight hobbyist, but I think I’d like a better light. I’ve only ever bought $20 2x or 3x AA lights from the hardware store.
The Big Table™ means very little to me. Can I get an opinion on the Sofirn SP36 (BLF) 🔦 $67 as a general purpose light to take camping?
I’m expecting that any light that hobbyists like would be brighter and longer reaching than the cheap ones I’ve bought, but I’m a bit worried about a flashlight having a “user interface”.
The SP36 is a fairly large light, larger than I think most people really need for general use and camping. The FC11C is adequate, simpler to operate, and a more convenient size. Pick up a couple spare batteries if you’re concerned about runtime.
Changelog:
Wurkkos FC11 replaced with FC11C
Acebeam E70 Mini removed
Skilhunt EC200 and EC200S added
Sofirn SP40A removed
Acebeam L35 updated to 2.0
Thrunite TC20 v2 removed
Emisar D3AA added
Convoy C8+ updated
Convoy M21F replaces M21C
Convoy M3C removed
Out of curiosity, are Olight flashlights just not good/popular, or is there another reason why they aren’t on this list? I own several, and they seem solid and reliable.
@Showroom7561 @flashlight There have been Olight models on this list before. There aren’t any currently due to the company’s heavy use of proprietary batteries. Their LED selections in many models also leave something to be desired.
@potatopotato@sh.itjust.works @zakreviews@social.goodanser.com Thanks for the info. That’s pretty disappointing to hear.
The only issue I had with one of my Olights was a known firmware issue, and they replaced it without hesitation.
I’m not a fan of propriety chargers/batteries, so I do agree that it’s a good reason to leave them off the list.
They’re very overpriced for what they are. Also they’ve had some pretty stunning QC/design failures in the past involving lights exploding which have given them a bit of a reputation in some circles.
More changes:
Replaced Sofirn IF22A with Wurkkos TD01C. The regulated buck driver is much more efficient and doesn’t dim as the battery drains in medium modes. It also has more throw.
Added Zebralight SC700d HI.
Re-added Reylight Pineapple Mini.
Added Skilhunt EC200S Mini.
