A lot of people want to know what brand of flashlight is best to get. Besides the safety of these flashlights, it's probably much more important to choose the right 'type'. We are talking about Throw, EDC, Tactical, Keychain, or a hybrid of them.
Some of the most popular brands are Acebeam, Astrolux, Convoy, Fenix, Olight, Lumintop, Nitecore, and Sofirn.
As I mentioned above, it is important to know why and how you want to use a flashlight. Do you want to store it in your car, keep it for around the house, or have it with you the whole time (EDC)? Do you want to have long battery life, shine far, blind an intruder, or just have something powerful in your pocket? Do you want 3 modes, 10 modes, ramping mode, a lock-out feature, warm white, cold white beam, strobe, tactical? There are just so many variables.
There is not 1 answer to all these questions. Read the reviews of the flashlights that look the most interesting to you, and then decide what is essential for you, in your situation.
When you know what type of flashlight you are after, check out our buyer's guides: https://1lumen.com/flashlight-guide/ . They should give you the best options for each category.
Some options:
In each category, we've identified one or two of the best options available. We've reviewed them extensively to deliver you a list of the best options.
You've seen the best of the best, now we're here to find the best of the rest. Here you'll find our 21700 flashlight reviews, updated frequently, to help you make the right purchasing decisions.