◉FLASHLIGHT RATINGS
FlashlightsCompareFind YoursGuides

◉ FLASHLIGHT RATINGS

Data-driven flashlight rankings powered by verified specs, algorithmic scoring, and real-time Amazon pricing.

Explore

All FlashlightsCompare & RankingsFind Yours

Categories

TacticalEDCCampingBest Value

Resources

Buying GuidesHow We ScoreBattery Guide

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change.

© 2026 FlashlightRatings

Home/Compare/Side by Side

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare 8 Flashlights

Full specs, beam visualization, and scores compared. Best value in each row is highlighted. Toggle "Hide identical specs" to focus on differences.

Spec
IMALENT LD70

IMALENT LD70

4,000 lm
$41.95Buy on Amazon
Coast XP11R

Coast XP11R

2,600 lm
$42.17Buy on Amazon
NITECORE MH12 Pro

NITECORE MH12 Pro

3,300 lm21700
$89.95Buy on Amazon
ThruNite Archer 2A C

ThruNite Archer 2A C

1,000 lmAA
$32.90Buy on Amazon
Cloud Defensive REIN Micro

Cloud Defensive REIN Micro

18650
$329.94Buy on Amazon
Sofirn SP31 V3

Sofirn SP31 V3

18650
$29.97Buy on Amazon
ThruNite Catapult V6

ThruNite Catapult V6

2,836 lm21700
$59.95Buy on Amazon
Cloud Defensive REIN Dual Fuel

Cloud Defensive REIN Dual Fuel

1,100 lm18650
$349.99Buy on Amazon
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$42$42$90$33$330$30$60$350
MSRP$42$42$90$33$330$30$80$350
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens4,000 lm2,600 lm3,300 lm1,000 lm1 lm1 lm2,836 lm1,100 lm
Sustained Lumens1,200 lm1,000 lm1,100 lm400 lm——1,000 lm600 lm
Peak Candela——63,000 cd———120,000 cd71,000 cd
Beam Distance——505 m———692 m533 m
Beam Patternfloodhybridthrowhybridthrowhybridthrowthrow
IP RatingIPX8IPX8IP68IPX8IPX8IPX8IPX8IPX8
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.0 m1.0 m1.5 m2.0 m1.5 m1.5 m2.0 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)——140 min———60 min60 min
Runtime (500lm)——190 min———90 min75 min
Turbo Stepdown——80 s———30 s30 s
▾Physical5
Weight——121 g———230 g196 g
Length——155 mm———145 mm152 mm
Head Diameter——25.4 mm———55.0 mm28.0 mm
Body Diameter——25.4 mm———35.0 mm25.4 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type——21700AA186501865021700, 2665018650
Chargingusb-cusb-cusb-cusb-cnoneusb-cusb-cnone
USB-CNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
Replaceable BatteryNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
▾Features7
Switch Typesidesidedualtailtaildualsidetail
Strobe ModeNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
Memory ModeNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
LockoutNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
Moonlight ModeNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Waterproof✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗✓✗✗✗✓✗
Battery Replaceable✗✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✗✓✗✗✗✓✗
Memory Mode✗✗✓✗✗✗✓✗
Lockout✗✗✓✗✗✗✓✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗✗✗✗✗✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗✓✗✗✗✗✗
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / Emitter——Luminus SFT70———Luminus SFT70—
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score67.867.876.675.579.375.778.474.3
EDC Score85.380.977.574.379.385.681.867.9
Value Score86.382.177.876.079.380.980.667.7
Throw Score61.861.881.970.579.370.588.080.7
Flood Score89.582.282.867.779.386.183.564.3
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews1,6861,7698316284131,89394
Amazon Rating4.24.54.04.54.74.54.64.4
Release Year2,0232,0212,0242,0242,0232,0242,0212,023
← Back to Rankings

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Pricing and availability can change quickly. Always use Check Price on Amazon for current details.