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Fenix LR50R
163 mm (6.42 in), 12,000 lm, 950 m throw, 21700, $319.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Best 21700 flashlights (2026)
A 21700 cell is physically larger than an 18650 (21 × 70 mm vs 18 × 65 mm nominal). These lights take one, brightest first.
How this list is ranked: handheld lights that take a removable 21700 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 59 matching lights.
Top 3 at true scale
Drawn to one scale with a 21700 cell for reference. Open the top 3 in the comparer →
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Fenix LR35R
140 mm (5.51 in), 10,000 lm, 500 m throw, 21700, $199.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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Fenix LR35R PRO 10000
143 mm (5.63 in), 10,000 lm, 500 m throw, 21700, $229.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenix LR50R | 163 mm | 88 mm | 986 g | 21700 | 12,000 lm | 950 m | $319.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | Fenix LR35R | 140 mm | 51.5 mm | 239 g | 21700 | 10,000 lm | 500 m | $199.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | Fenix LR35R PRO 10000 | 143 mm | 55 mm | 457 g | 21700 | 10,000 lm | 500 m | $229.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | Fenix LR36R | 160.7 mm | 56.2 mm | 493 g | 21700 | 10,000 lm | 1260 m | $359.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | Sofirn SC33 | 131 mm | 32 mm | 110 g | 21700 | 5,200 lm | — | from $41.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Nitecore EDC35 | 124.2 mm | 31.8 mm | 178 g | 21700 | 5,000 lm | — | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | Fenix E40R | 138 mm | 35 mm | 220 g | 21700 | 5,000 lm | 242 m | $109.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | Acebeam L35 2.0 | 152 mm | 54 mm | 249 g | 21700 | 5,000 lm | 650 m | $114.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Olight Seeker Ultra | 138 mm | 35 mm | 220 g | 21700 | 4,800 lm | 265 m | $169.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | ThruNite TC20 V3 | 125 mm | 35 mm | 197 g | 21700 | 4,720 lm | — | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Acebeam E70 | 128 mm | 30 mm | 102 g | 21700 | 4,600 lm | 240 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | Olight Seeker 4 Pro | 133 mm | 35 mm | 205 g | 21700 | 4,600 lm | 260 m | $139.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | Fenix C7 PRO | 149.8 mm | 40 mm | 262 g | 21700 | 4,600 lm | 339 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | Nitecore E4K | 117 mm | 29 mm | 80 g | 21700 | 4,400 lm | 211 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 15 | Klarus G15 | 121 mm | 27 mm | 70 g | 21700 | 4,200 lm | 200 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 16 | Olight Seeker 3 Pro | 132 mm | 35 mm | 200 g | 21700 | 4,200 lm | 250 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 17 | Fenix TK22R PRO | 165 mm | 40 mm | 251 g | 21700 | 4,200 lm | 440 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 18 | Acebeam E75 | 129 mm | 35 mm | 217 g | 21700 | 4,000 lm | — | $99.90 | Check price ↗ |
| 19 | Nitecore P20iX | 141.5 mm | 31.8 mm | 116 g | 21700 | 4,000 lm | — | $119.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 20 | Fenix HT32R | 164.8 mm | 61 mm | 259 g | 21700 | 4,000 lm | 740 m | $189.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 21 | Acebeam E70 Ti | 128.3 mm | 30 mm | 196 g | 21700 | 3,750 lm | — | $229.00 | Check price ↗ |
| 22 | Fenix HT18R V2.0 | 199.7 mm | 68 mm | 358 g | 21700 | 3,700 lm | 1100 m | $149.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 23 | Fenix LD36R | 139.6 mm | 40 mm | 231 g | 21700 | 3,600 lm | 385 m | from $114.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 24 | Wurkkos TS21 | 113.4 mm | 28 mm | 78 g | 21700 | 3,500 lm | — | — | Check price ↗ |
| 25 | Olight Seeker 3 | 128 mm | 35 mm | 184 g | 21700 | 3,500 lm | 220 m | $119.95 | 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
LR50R vs LR35RLR50R vs LR35R PRO 10000LR50R vs LR36RLR50R vs SC33LR35R vs LR35R PRO 10000LR35R vs LR36RLR35R vs SC33LR35R PRO 10000 vs LR36RLR35R PRO 10000 vs SC33LR36R vs SC33
FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (handheld lights that take a removable 21700 cell, ranked by maximum output; ties go to the shorter light), the Fenix LR50R ranks first: 163 mm (6.42 in), 12,000 lm, 950 m throw, 21700, $319.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Wurkkos TS21 is the shortest at 113.4 mm (4.46 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are handheld lights that take a removable 21700 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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