Flashlight buying guides

Each guide ranks lights by one clearly stated spec rule, using published figures only, and shows the top picks at true scale.

Best EDC flashlights

Hand-picked top 3 keychain, pocket and full-size lights

Best keychain flashlights

14 lights · #1 Nitecore TIP 3

Best tactical flashlights

26 lights · #1 Fenix TK35R

42 lights · #1 Fenix HP35R

Smallest 1,000+ lumen flashlights

152 lights · #1 Olight Baton 3

Best 18650 flashlights

40 lights · #1 Sofirn SP36 Pro

Best 21700 flashlights

59 lights · #1 Fenix LR50R

Best AA flashlights

12 lights · #1 Manker E03H III

Best AAA flashlights

9 lights · #1 Fenix HL16 AAA

Best rechargeable flashlights with a built-in battery

79 lights · #1 Olight Marauder 3

Longest throw flashlights

166 lights · #1 Fenix TK30R

Brightest flashlights

211 lights · #1 Olight Marauder 3

Best weapon lights

20 lights · #1 Fenix GL30R