The first one I ordered had a defective indicator circuit and wouldn't fully charge, but the seller sent me a replacement and it works GREAT!
The flashlight itself is extremely bright. The figures given on amazon's product details are generally fudged with near any flashlight you find on amazon, so I can't say for sure how many lumens it actually outputs. That said this flashlight outputs enough light that putting your hand in front of it can get uncomfortably hot on high beam.
Like many others the output drops significantly over the first few minutes on high-beam, so the medium setting should be used as a baseline for brightness over extended periods. Even so it's still much brighter than the average and should be enough for most people. The battery life of this flashlight is good too, coming with a large lithium battery. Leaving it on medium-beam from a full charge, it took over 6+ hours for the output to start dimming.
In terms of build quality the flashlight is very light with a thin but well machined aluminum shell. While there are definitely sturdier ones on the market, the build quality is better than similarly priced flashlights I've used in the past.
The small companion light is a really nice bonus. While it's build quality and output aren't as good as the main flashlight, it's super useful to magnetically hang somewhere in case of a blackout, or keep in your car.
Verdict: While you can get better "Pro" flashlights, this one will run you less than 1/3 the cost of an entry level one, and is good quality for the price. For most people this is an excellent choice for emergency use, night time walks, or camping. The bonus companion light is very convenient for emergency lighting in a vehicle or house. So far I'm happy with mine.
| Manufacturer | Sunitact |
|---|---|
| Item model number | ST1476 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.29 x 4.29 x 18 cm; 45 g |
| ASIN | B0C1MYFDF6 |
