2000 lumen flashlights

Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2 Plus

From our review:

The MiX-7 was an interesting concept, but the revisions in Gen 2 really polish it up. First and foremost, there’s finally color mixing! RGB and everything in between is possible with stepless mixing, or jump between 9 set combinations in mixing mode or access four levels in each color channel, plus three levels of UV. There are a lot of options here, and that’s not even including the choice of 519a 5000K or XP-G4 5700K white emitters. Not only that, but the Plus model swaps the 18350 tube for an 18650 tube, giving you about three times the runtime!

Especially with the 18650 tube, the MiX-7 Gen 2 Plus is definitely a fully featured light. Now, each of the color channels is limited to a single emitter so it may not be a replacement for a larger light dedicated to one color, but it’s a good multi-tool to have around.

Olight Warrior 3S

Great quality flashlight with 2,000 lumens

The Olight Warrior 3S is a tactical, rechargeable flashlight with a claimed output of 2,300 lumens.

During our testing, we noticed that the 2,300 lumens claim was easily reached, and measured 2358 lumens at 30 seconds (as per ANSI Fl1 standards).

Olight includes a 21700 battery, which has been altered to fit 21700 Olight flashlights. It’s a proprietary battery, that can not be replaced by a normal 21700 battery. Keep that in mind when buying. The battery doesn’t need to be removed from the flashlight for charging, since the flashlight has a built-in magnetic charging system. You just need to attach the magnetic charging cable to the rear (switch) of the light. Both, the cable and switch have a magnet built in, so they attach by themselves, in the correct position.

The UI is pretty interesting as well. With 2 switches, you can either use it in the underhand (normal style) as well as in the overhand (tactical style) position. You can use the 2 switches interchangeably, so you don’t need to use both hands, or change hand positions. This is a great, and unique feature.

Sofirn SK40

Tactical style flashlight with 2,000 lumens

The Sofirn SK40 is a powerful tactical‑style 21700 light that comfortably clears the 2,000‑lumen mark in real use. On Turbo it produces roughly 2,520 lumens at 30 seconds, putting it firmly in the “2000+ lumen tactical” class rather than just on paper.​

With the Luminus SFT‑70 LED and deep smooth reflector, it gives it a strong mid‑to‑long‑range punch. The beam intensity was measured around 91,000 cd or euqals 604 meters. The dual‑switch layout is great for both work, and general use.​

Convoy L21B

Affordable flashlight thrower with 2,000 lumens

If you’re looking for a 2,000 lumen thrower and don’t want to break the bank, definitely check out the Convoy L21B. It’s the successor of the L21A which we also reviewed.

For less than $40, you get a good performing thrower, with 2,000 lumen output (we measured and confirmed this) as well as a total reach of 340,000 cd (1167 meters) at turn on, and 340,000 cd (1064 meters) after 30 seconds.

We do the 30-second measurements because that is part of the ANSI FL1 standards, which flashlight manufacturers should follow.

Many enthusiasts’ first lights were Convoys, and for good reason. They’re simple to use, easy to repair and mod, well-built, and good performers.

Wurkkos TS26

Many people love Wurkkos because of their balance between price and quality.

The TS26 isn’t the cheapest, but for below $50, this is a great choice, for a flashlight with 2,000 lumens. I remember when things were cheap: In 1993 (when I was in 4th grade), a loaf of bread? On sale for $0.80. A dozen eggs? $0.75. A gallon of unleaded was $1.75, a house was $90,000, and a decent new car would run about $9,000. Nowadays, eggs are $3, cheap gas is $3.75, and that same 9 grand may get you a 15 year old vehicle that’s been ridden hard and put away wet. Oh, and $90,000 constitutes a down payment on a house these days.
Yep, the days of ‘cheap’ nice things are as dead as Jimmy Hoffa, but maybe Wurkkos didn’t get that memo because they’ve been cranking out products that represent the best feature-per-dollar ratio in the flashlight continuum, without cheaping out. The TS26S is one such light.

In our test, we measured 2160 lumens at 30 seconds (with a Wurkkos 21700 lithium battery), and 2301 lumens at turn on.

Nitecore HC65 UHE

Versatile Headlamp with 2000 lumen

There’s two switches on the Nitecore HC68. There is one for power, and the other for adjusting the brightness/ cycling through the modes. The headband has a silicone “line” on the inside to keep it anchored to your forehead.

It has excellent runtimes, along with auxiliary red and neutral white 90+ CRI LEDs for versatile outdoor use. However, the user interface is notably complex and differs from standard controls, requiring users to consult the manual frequently to operate it effectively. This complexity may be challenging for those accustomed to more familiar flashlight controls, although it might not be an issue for users with limited lighting devices.