So I’m going to try and define some of the main factors for determining a good LED flashlight. I’m sure many people don’t care about all the details I’m about to list, but for those of us who can see what a good flashlight is, this might prove beneficial.
Factors to consider when analyzing flashlights, particularly LED flashlights (in no particular order):
- build quality
- regulation consistency
- run time
- output
- cost
- user interface
- size
- battery type
- throw (distance)
- flood ability
- beam quality (rings or no rings)
- weight
- waterproofing
- shock resistance
- ability to perform in extreme temperatures
- reflector type
- efficiency
- ergonomics
- modes
- ability to vary in output levels
What am I missing? Please comment….