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Sofirn SP36 Pro
126.7 mm (4.99 in), 8,000 lm, 3x 18650, from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Best 18650 flashlights (2026)
The 18650 is the classic enthusiast cell. Here are the 18650 lights in our catalog, brightest first, shown at true scale next to a bare 18650.
How this list is ranked: handheld lights that run on an 18650 cell, ranked by maximum output; ties go to the shorter light. Specs are published manufacturer or retailer figures, not our own tests. Full method. Showing the top 25 of 40 matching lights.
Top 3 at true scale
Drawn to one scale with an 18650 cell for reference. Open the top 3 in the comparer →
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Fenix TK28R
147.8 mm (5.82 in), 6,500 lm, 400 m throw, 18650, $219.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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Fenix TK35UE V2.0
143 mm (5.63 in), 5,000 lm, 400 m throw, 18650 / 2x CR123A, $139.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofirn SP36 Pro | 126.7 mm | 50 mm | 300 g | 3x 18650 | 8,000 lm | — | from $56.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | Fenix TK28R | 147.8 mm | 51 mm | 358.3 g | 18650 | 6,500 lm | 400 m | $219.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | Fenix TK35UE V2.0 | 143 mm | 43 mm | 202 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 5,000 lm | 400 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | Nitecore EDC33 | 115.6 mm | 25.4 mm | 121 g | 18650 (built-in) | 4,000 lm | — | $69.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | Klarus XT11GT Pro V3 | 142 mm | 35 mm | 121 g | 18650 | 3,300 lm | 380 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Lumintop FW3A | 92.5 mm | 25.5 mm | 53 g | 18650 | 2,800 lm | — | from $49.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | RovyVon S3 Pro | 119 mm | 29 mm | 150 g | 18650 | 2,800 lm | 130 m | from $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | ThruNite TC15 V3 | 122 mm | 27 mm | 74 g | 18650 | 2,403 lm | 223 m | $59.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Klarus XT2CR Pro 2025 | 131 mm | 26 mm | 143 g | 18650 | 2,300 lm | 360 m | $74.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | Armytek Prime C2 Pro | 117.7 mm | 25.4 mm | 68 g | 18650 | 2,230 lm | 121 m | $84.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Sofirn SC31 Pro | 117.5 mm | 25.4 mm | 59 g | 18650 | 2,000 lm | — | — | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | ThruNite BSS V6 | 146 mm | 25 mm | 97 g | 18650 | 2,000 lm | 259 m | $49.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | ThruNite TN12 V6 | 134 mm | 27 mm | 88 g | 18650 | 1,950 lm | — | $39.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | ThruNite T1 Pro | 103 mm | 27 mm | 54 g | 18650 | 1,920 lm | 196 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 15 | Skilhunt M200 V4 | 104.5 mm | 23.5 mm | 46 g | 18650 | 1,900 lm | — | from $49.90 | Check price ↗ |
| 16 | Acebeam T35 | 137 mm | 27 mm | 138 g | 18650 | 1,900 lm | — | $59.90 | Check price ↗ |
| 17 | Olight Baton Ultra | 113 mm | 23 mm | 115 g | 18650 | 1,800 lm | 300 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 18 | Fenix LD30 RENEGADE | 116.4 mm | 25.4 mm | 118 g | 18650 | 1,800 lm | 203 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 19 | Nitecore MT2C Pro | 118 mm | 27 mm | 64 g | 18650 | 1,800 lm | 520 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 20 | Acebeam Defender P16 | 131 mm | 32 mm | 156 g | 18650 | 1,800 lm | 484 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 21 | Fenix LD35R | 136.4 mm | 34 mm | 185 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,800 lm | 337 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 22 | Olight Warrior Mini 3 | 111 mm | 23 mm | 122 g | 18650 | 1,750 lm | 240 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 23 | Fenix E28R V2.0 | 121 mm | 26.5 mm | 128 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,700 lm | 273 m | $64.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 24 | Fenix LD30R | 129.7 mm | 26.5 mm | 132 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,700 lm | 257 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 25 | Acebeam P15 | 131 mm | 25 mm | 151 g | 18650 | 1,700 lm | 330 m | $102.90 | Check price ↗ |
*Lowest in-stock price we found on the linked store page, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; “—” means not verified yet.
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Compare the top picks
SP36 Pro vs TK28RSP36 Pro vs TK35UE V2.0SP36 Pro vs EDC33SP36 Pro vs XT11GT Pro V3TK28R vs TK35UE V2.0TK28R vs EDC33TK28R vs XT11GT Pro V3TK35UE V2.0 vs EDC33TK35UE V2.0 vs XT11GT Pro V3EDC33 vs XT11GT Pro V3
FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (handheld lights that run on an 18650 cell, ranked by maximum output; ties go to the shorter light), the Sofirn SP36 Pro ranks first: 126.7 mm (4.99 in), 8,000 lm, 3x 18650, from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Lumintop FW3A is the shortest at 92.5 mm (3.64 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are handheld lights that run on an 18650 cell, ranked by maximum output; ties go to the shorter light. All figures are manufacturer or authorized-retailer published specs, linked on each light's page; we do not run our own beam or runtime tests yet.
Sources
Sizes and specs are manufacturer published specs, from the manufacturer's product page or an authorized retailer's listing; each light's page links its exact source. Prices are read from the linked store page on the date shown. Found an error? Email liambuehlerbusiness@gmail.com.
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