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Flashlight Finder

Pick how you carry, what you use a light for, your battery preference and budget. We’ll recommend a type of light, a sensible brightness range and our matching picks.

1. How will you carry it?

2. What will you use it for most?

3. Battery preference

4. Budget

Our recommendation

Get a pocket-clip EDC light with 300–1,000 lumens.

Built-in USB-C is easiest; a removable 18650 is best if you want to carry a spare. Make sure it has a lockout so it can’t turn on in your pocket.

Best matchOLIGHT Baton4 PremiumPeople who want one light that’s always topped up and looks good doing it

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Best Swappable Battery18650 EDC lightOutdoor use, long walks and people who want long runtime

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Best Keychain LightUSB-C keychain lightEveryone, as the light that’s always with you

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Frequently asked questions

Keychain or pocket light?

If you always have your keys, a keychain light means you’ll never be without one. If you want more brightness and runtime, a pocket-clip light is the better everyday choice.

Built-in battery or removable?

Built-in USB-C is the easiest to live with. Removable 18650/21700 cells cost a bit more up front but you can swap a fresh cell in seconds.