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Fenix TK35R
154 mm (6.06 in), 5,800 lm, 610 m throw, Two included 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion, $199.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Best tactical flashlights (2026)
Tactical lights are about reach: how far the beam carries. These are the tactical lights in our catalog, longest throw first, each shown at true scale.
How this list is ranked: ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter light. Specs are published manufacturer or retailer figures, not our own tests. Full method. Showing the top 25 of 26 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 TK15R
149 mm (5.87 in), 3,200 lm, 490 m throw, 21700, $119.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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Acebeam Defender P16
131 mm (5.16 in), 1,800 lm, 484 m throw, 18650, $79.95 at batteryjunction.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenix TK35R | 154 mm | 43 mm | 342 g | Two included 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion | 5,800 lm | 610 m | $199.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | Fenix TK15R | 149 mm | 34 mm | 205.5 g | 21700 | 3,200 lm | 490 m | $119.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | Acebeam Defender P16 | 131 mm | 32 mm | 156 g | 18650 | 1,800 lm | 484 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | Fenix TK21R | 159.5 mm | 36 mm | 221.4 g | One included 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion | 3,600 lm | 480 m | $134.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | Fenix TK22R | 158 mm | 40 mm | 218 g | 21700 | 3,200 lm | 480 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Fenix LD45R | 155.3 mm | 44.5 mm | 302 g | 21700 | 2,800 lm | 480 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | Fenix TK20R V2.0 | 153 mm | 34 mm | 204 g | 21700 | 3,000 lm | 475 m | $129.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | Nitecore P23i | 144 mm | 31 mm | — | 21700 | 3,000 lm | 470 m | $99.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Fenix TK20R UE | 153.7 mm | 34 mm | 204 g | 21700 | 2,800 lm | 465 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | Fenix TK05R | 115 mm | 32 mm | 124 g | 18350 | 1,000 lm | 450 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Fenix TK22R PRO | 165 mm | 40 mm | 251 g | 21700 | 4,200 lm | 440 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | Fenix TK11R | 145.5 mm | 34 mm | 117.5 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,600 lm | 420 m | $86.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | Fenix TK35UE V2.0 | 143 mm | 43 mm | 202 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 5,000 lm | 400 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | Nextorch TA30C MAX | 153 mm | 38 mm | 153 g | 21700 | 3,000 lm | 390 m | $109.00 | Check price ↗ |
| 15 | Klarus XT11GT Pro V3 | 142 mm | 35 mm | 121 g | 18650 | 3,300 lm | 380 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 16 | Fenix TK16 V2.0 | 143 mm | 34 mm | 112 g | 21700 | 3,100 lm | 380 m | $99.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 17 | Klarus XT2CR Pro 2025 | 131 mm | 26 mm | 143 g | 18650 | 2,300 lm | 360 m | $74.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 18 | Fenix TK25R | 164 mm | 36 mm | 225 g | One included 5000 V2.0 rechargeable Li-i | 3,600 lm | 350 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 19 | Fenix TK26R | 150 mm | 40 mm | 157 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,500 lm | 350 m | $129.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 20 | Fenix TK17 | 148.5 mm | 36 mm | 197.2 g | One included 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion | 3,600 lm | 330 m | $104.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 21 | Acebeam P15 | 131 mm | 25 mm | 151 g | 18650 | 1,700 lm | 330 m | $102.90 | Check price ↗ |
| 22 | Streamlight ProTac HL-X | 138 mm | 37 mm | 162 g | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 1,000 lm | 330 m | from $112.15 | Check price ↗ |
| 23 | Klarus XT21C | 147 mm | 35 mm | 110 g | 21700 | 3,000 lm | 324 m | $104.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 24 | Fenix PD36 TAC | 140 mm | 26.5 mm | 92 g | 21700 | 3,000 lm | 274 m | $99.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 25 | ThruNite BSS V6 | 146 mm | 25 mm | 97 g | 18650 | 2,000 lm | 259 m | $49.99 | 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
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FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter light), the Fenix TK35R ranks first: 154 mm (6.06 in), 5,800 lm, 610 m throw, Two included 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion, $199.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Fenix TK05R is the shortest at 115 mm (4.53 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter 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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