Best Rechargeable Flashlights

If your job or even life sometimes depends upon seeing clearly at night, you need something serious, like the Streamlight 75458 Stinger. It boasts exceptional build quality and powerful, blinding light. This flashlight is really phenomenal with its ability to illuminate even the most distant objects. Backed with C4 LED technology, it ensures extreme brightness and amazing 50,000-hour lifetime.

The unit is featured with a handy dual switch allowing you to access three lighting modes (Low, Med, Hi) and Strobe using a tail cap or head-mounted switch. When using the tail switch, all you have to do is hold it down to cycle between light levels. Importantly, these switches operate independently.

Speaking of the battery life, the torch can run up to 5 hours continuously on the lowest setting (200-lumen output). The only complaint is that it takes nearly 9 hours to fully charge. And as we've touched the topic or charging, it's worth noting that the model under review is a piggy back model that comes with 120-V AC docking station and 12-V DC charging cable. This way, you'll be able to re-charge the battery whenever and wherever you need it.

Overall, the Stinger is a good heavy-duty flashlight for backyard, warehouse, street, and other large-space illumination. It's very sturdily constructed to serve you for years to come.

The Maglite RL1019 LED Rechargeable Flashlight is another strong performer on our shortlist. Proudly made in the USA, it's an advanced lighting system that is built tough enough to last you a lifetime while offering a powerful beam with a fantastic focus system.

The company hasn't cut corners and manufactured it with weather-resistant seals, diamond knurl design, and anodized construction inside and out. Hence, it boasts the highest level of durability to face any adventure on your way. Also, it's water-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and drop-resistant, however, the tradeoff for this superior construction is a bit heavy weight.

Besides basic Full power (643 Lumens), Low power (148 Lumens), and energy-saving Eco mode (just 66 lumens), the unit offers three additional functions. The extra settings include Outdoor, Law Enforcement, and Military/Tactical modes. By the way, the flashlight is certified by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and is suitable for use by officers, emergency responders, military service workers. All this makes the Maglite RL1019 one of the most substantial and reliable flashlights for tough use.

The Anker LC90 LED Flashlight is a decent product that sits somewhere in the middle in terms of how powerful the beam is and how affordable the price is. With 900-lumen Cree LED, the torch exudes a highly powerful beam of light that can reach the distance of about two football fields (650 feet) when focused.

As you've probably guessed, the flashlight is able to switch between wide and narrow beam. The sliding mechanism works smoothly and the zoom action can be operated with one hand easily. Also, the torch features 5 adaptable settings (High, Medium, Low, Strobe, and SOS). To arrive at the setting you want, you simply need to half press the on/off button. The nice thing is that the torch remembers what mode you set it in, so you won't need to step through every mode when you turn it on the next time.

The flashlight itself is well finished and has a high-quality knurled grip. It really feels like a premium tool in your hands, and the IP65 water resistance is a nice addition. It can be safely used in heavy rain and freezing temperatures down to 14°F. This pocket-friendly torch is a very durable and reliable model that can lend you a helping hand even in harsh weather conditions. Ideal for those who like camping, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor adventures.

If you need an affordable but decent tactical flashlight for occasional use, consider the PeakPlus that despite a moderate price has got a lot of advantages. Similarly to its more expensive peers, it features an all-aluminum body that can effectively withstand shocks and abrasion and boasts seamless performance under various harsh conditions.

The flashlight offers five lighting modes: Full Brightness, Medium Brightness, Low Brightness, Strobe Brightness and SOS that can be adjusted with a switch of a soft-touch tail cap. The brightest light output is also impressive here, making 1000 lumens.

Yet, the feature we find more peculiar about this high-lumen flashlight is its adjustable focus range, with the head being extendable from 5.3 up to 6.1 inches. In the maximum zoom, the torch this small can easily reach objects up to 1,640 feet forth.

Last but not least, the flashlight comes with a generous kit consisting of a 18650 long-lasting Lithium-Ion battery with sleeve and charger, a case, and an AAA battery holder just in case you decide to power the flashlight with 3 AAA batteries. It's a pretty handy addition, allowing you to use the light in an emergency when the rechargeable battery runs low.

Need something ultra-compact for everyday carry? The BYB F18 LED tactical flashlight may be a good pick. It's a frills-free model that is remarkably small and built of high-quality materials. Made from military-grade aluminum-alloy, it has a nice weight and feels very stoutly-built. The all-metal surface is not only ultimately strong but also comfy to grip due to anti-slip design. And for even easier handling, the flashlight is fitted with a hand strap. Also, there is a metal clip allowing for a convenient pocket carry.

When it comes to performance, the BYB F18 USB rechargeable flashlight isn't a standout really. It has no zoom level control to adjust the width of the beam. Yet, it has different brightness levels including High, Medium, Low, Ultra-Low, and Strobe modes.

Changing the settings is quite simple due to the one-button operation. The short presses allow you to switch the flashlight on and cycle through settings, while the long press for 1 second turns the unit off. What is great, the unit boasts a memory function and remembers what mode you set it in.

The flashlight uses a standard 18650 Li-ion battery, which gives it up to 60 hours runtime in the lowest mode. And when it runs out of charge, you can unscrew the base of the cylinder to reveal a USB charging port. Along with the option to charge the unit through a USB plug, it can be juiced up with a power bank, car charger, or battery pack.

In all, if you need a good portable light for everyday use, this is a worthy purchase. Built to last, it can permanently live in your pocket or car glove compartment.