Also, the forward button of the E12 is rubber, whereas the one on the Archer 2A V3 is a more durable metal.

Honestly, we found the differences among the three models to be slight, especially in brightness and battery life.Using an Extech LT45 LED Light Meter and flashlights loaded with new Energizer Max batteries, we positioned each light inside a large sealed box with the flashlight at one end shining across the box onto its opposite wall. v=1681735043","width":800},{"alt":null,"id":33366006858006,"position":8,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. v=1663793879","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22331658960939,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. v=1681735043","width":800},{"alt":null,"id":33366006825238,"position":7,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.

This model has seven settings, including cold and warm light options and a moonlight and strobe mode. For these reasons, we think that a two-AA light like the Archer 2A V3 is a better fit for most people. The general look and feel of the TC15 V3 is the same as that of the AA-based Archer 2A V3, but the TC15 V3 has a one-button interface that allows for instant access to both the brightest and dimmest settings. In contrast to the Sharpie-like diameter of the Archer, it’s more similar to the width of a big cigar.For the most part they’re a generic bunch, and we found many identical models sold under a variety of names.

As for the strobe setting, the Archer 2A V3 mercifully tucks it away from the regular brightness settings yet keeps it fully accessible; you activate the strobe with a long press of the brightness button. To test if the flashlights would still be as bright after an hour and a half of use, we set up a simple “bounce test.Once, Selfbuilt gave a positive review to a budget light, and when negative feedback of the same light appeared, Selfbuilt “bought a new sample from the same dealer, and discovered a completely different light (with a different body thickness, screw threads, switch—and most importantly, circuit). This crazy bright flashlight also has a heat pipe cooling system that uses cooling fans for ensured safety.

The ThruNite TN12 Pro has both the side button and the tail button, which makes things a little confusing. However, use cases for a bright flashlight still exist, and you may find yourself needing the brightest in a situation. Additionally, the MS18 is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, with its waterproof rating of IP56, and is built to endure impacts of up to 1.At about 4 inches in length, the S2R Baton II is smaller than the rest of our picks, and carrying it around in a pocket is much easier to do. Many of these, such as the Nebo 5557, fell out of contention because they had the strobe setting as part of the brightness toggle. I’m a daily flashlight user, as I take nightly trips to the woodshed, chicken coop, and cow barn as well as regular walks in the woods at night.