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Review on 35W Rechargeable Handheld Flashlight - 9000 Lumens Spotlight, IPX45 Waterproof & USB Output 6600MAh For Home/Outdoor Use by Brian Cox

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Love this little lightweight bugger.

First, let's get rid of the 9,000 lumens claim. Wasn't expecting it for this price and wasn't surprised. That said, it is VERY bright for such a small and handy unit. If it lives up anywhere close to its claims of battery longevity, I'll call this a win.My first minor irritating impression is the charging cord. It charges from a USB-A outlet but the other end is one of those round things. They could have used a micro-USB for that end and saved us from having to remember to haul the dedicated cord for this flashlight. I have USB-A to micro-USB cords falling out of my ears.The other minor irritation is its weight, as in it's not quite hefty enough. Seriously folks, it doesn't even weigh a pound. The big battery compartment under the handle must be nearly completely empty. They could have used a battery weighing 3 or 4 ounces more and probably quadrupled its light longevity. Just sayin'.While I'm being petty, let's talk about the beam. The tight focused beam is perfect for illuminating distant objects. But around the campfire and tent, you need more general illumination. Not a blinding white spot of light in the middle. It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to make the bulb (LED in this case) adjust back and forward in the reflector to widen or tighten the light pattern. Mag-Lite has been doing this for as long as I've been alive.All of those irritations aside, I love the light and it's worth every penny. I would have given it a 4.5 rating if available here. Shamefully light, wonderfully bright and a useful addition to my collection.Edit 1 from two days later. Just accidentally dropped it from about 2 feet onto a wood floor and the lens protector and threaded hold-down cap popped off and shot across the floor. Tricky to align the threaded hold-down cap but finally got it done. Doesn't really lessen my opinion (maybe it wasn't screwed tight at the factory) of the lightweight flashlight but that tells me it's not exactly built for rugged use.

Pros
  • The durable and rugged construction of this flashlight ensures that it can withstand accidental drops and bumps without breaking
Cons
  • Not recommended for children or inexperienced users