Compare Flashlights

17 ranked products · Two to 4 at a time · Updated 13 Sept 2026

Pick any two to four of the 17 ranked flashlights and read them side by side. This page opens on the board's top 3, ThruNite Archer 2A C, Olight Arkfeld Ultra and JetBeam E26 UV Kunai.

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Flashlights compared side by side. Each column is one product, each row is one measure taken from the same research that built the board.
Measure	ThruNite ThruNite Archer 2A C	Olight Olight Arkfeld Ultra	JetBeam JetBeam E26 UV Kunai	Fenix Fenix PD35 v3.0	Fenix Fenix PD36R Pro	Fenix Fenix PD36R Ace	Fenix Fenix TK20R V2.0	Maglite Maglite ML150LR	Sofirn Sofirn SC13	Streamlight Streamlight Microstream	Olight Olight Baton 3 Pro	Nitecore Nitecore EX7	Olight Olight Warrior 3S	Streamlight Streamlight Polytac X USB	Nitecore Nitecore P27iX	Nitecore Nitecore EDC35	Olight Olight ArkPro Ultra
Tier	S	S	A	B	B	B	C	C	C	C	C	D	D	D	D	F	F
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Ladder points	983 LP	927 LP	689 LP	623 LP	523 LP	503 LP	485 LP	430 LP	417 LP	416 LP	373 LP	355 LP	312 LP	312 LP	223 LP	165 LP	153 LP
Our verdict	Best combination of high-end features at an affordable price and easy to use, making it the top pick for everyday use.	The Olight Arkfeld Ultra tops the list as the highest-peak tactical light, offering 4,500 lumens, a 400-meter throw, and dual-mode operation for versatile use.	Included in the comprehensive Project Farm test, demonstrating its capabilities alongside other models.	Best overall in a 2026 buying guide, praised for excellent battery life and ruggedness.	Best rechargeable flashlight overall, high-performance and reliable.	Best tactical flashlight in a 2026 roundup, exceptional throw and durable build.	Rugged construction, low failure rate, excellent battery life.	Best overall in a 2026 review, durable and reliable.	Best budget in a 2026 buying guide, compact and bright.	Weak construction, short runtime, high early failure.	Best value EDC rechargeable flashlight, intuitive controls and good battery life.	Best battery-life in a 2026 review, excellent throw and easy to use.	Best overall in a 2026 roundup, high-output and reliable but heavier.	Best tactical in a 2026 guide, USB-C charging and solid build.	The Nitecore P27iX delivers 2,000 lumens, a 200-meter throw, and customizable modes for versatile lighting needs.	A model that was tested but didn’t particularly stand out from the pack.	The Olight ArkPro Ultra is a strong tactical light with 4,000 lumens, a 350-meter throw, and dual-mode operation, slightly less efficient than the Arkfeld.
What reviewers rate	High-end features at a budget price User-friendly design Solid build 3,000 lumens	4,500 lumens peak 400-meter throw dual-mode design High brightness output	Good brightness and battery life Durable construction UV mode available 2,800 lm output	Excellent battery life Rugged construction Versatile performance 2,500 lumens	High performance Reliable operation Top rechargeable option Very bright output	Exceptional throw Durable construction Best tactical 3,000 lumens peak brightness	Rugged build Low failure rate Excellent battery life 3,000-lumen output	Durable build Reliable operation Classic design 1,500 lumens	Compact size Bright output Budget friendly 1,500 lumens peak	Very compact size Rugged construction Bright output 1,500 lm output	Best value for EDC Intuitive controls Good battery life 3,000 lumens peak	Great battery life Excellent throw Easy to use Solid build quality	High output Reliable performance Best overall Durable construction	USB-C charging Solid build Best tactical 1,000 lumens	2,000 lumens 200-meter throw customizable modes Compact size	Good battery life Solid build	4,000 lumens peak 350-meter throw dual-mode 3,200 lm output
Where it falls short	Nothing recorded	Nothing recorded	Shorter battery life over time Less robust construction	No recent firmware updates Higher failure rate after 18 months	Higher price Bulkier design Limited battery life	Performance below expectations	Nothing recorded	High cost for the performance offered High price relative to lumen output Limited battery life Lacks modern features	Nothing recorded	Weak build Short battery life High early failure rate	800 lm output Limited battery life Heavier weight Less ergonomic grip	Lower brightness than newer models Lacks modern modes	Heavier than some competitors Heavy weight Limited battery life Few advanced modes	Performance not standout Heavier than comparable models Slow USB charging Mediocre beam throw	Limited brightness compared to peers Early failures reported Battery performance inconsistent Modest brightness	1,200 lm output Shorter run time Lower peak output Fewer modes	Outdated firmware Higher failure rate after 18 months Price close to Arkfeld Ultra but offers no significant advantage No documented long-term reliability data
Evidence behind it	5 sources across 4 outlets	15 sources across 15 outlets	6 sources across 6 outlets	11 sources across 10 outlets	9 sources across 9 outlets	27 sources across 19 outlets	9 sources across 9 outlets	4 sources across 4 outlets	20 sources across 19 outlets	14 sources across 11 outlets	11 sources across 11 outlets	35 sources across 31 outlets	19 sources across 18 outlets	4 sources across 4 outlets	30 sources across 23 outlets	2 sources across 2 outlets	28 sources across 23 outlets
Flagged as one to avoid	Not flagged	Not flagged	1 of 7 research runs	1 of 9 research runs	1 of 3 research runs	1 of 6 research runs	Not flagged	2 of 9 research runs	Not flagged	1 of 6 research runs	2 of 8 research runs	1 of 3 research runs	1 of 3 research runs	2 of 8 research runs	3 of 6 research runs	2 of 3 research runs	3 of 6 research runs
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Every column is the same research that built the board. Nothing here is a specification sheet copied from a maker. Read how we rank for what a tier and a ladder point mean.