Best, brightest LED under $35?

generic808 · Jan 22, 2008

Just wondering everyone's opinions on the best LED light which can be had brand-new under $35? The X5 seems to be a favorite here on CPF, but what else is good? I currently use the TX3.0 and I'm pretty happy with it, but I wanted something that is brighter and runs longer. Opinions?

Marduke · Jan 22, 2008

You might want to do a search for the word "brightest" in titles only.

This exact question has been asked MANY times over the past few weeks alone. One even has the same $35 price point :poke:

glockboy · Jan 22, 2008

VB-16 16-Mode SSC Flashlight
At dealextreme.com sku.2686

PlayboyJoeShmoe · Jan 22, 2008

Brighter than X5 is a piece of cake! Longer runtime is a bit tougher.

I have a DX Sku 10688 MTE Q5 5-mode on order from DX. Something like that will be both WAY brighter and with a low mode will last too.

Gunner12 · Jan 22, 2008

Well, what kind of output? Throw? Flood? Best for the battery?

For under $35, you pretty much limit yourself to Dealextreme lights. Some are great, some are crap. Just read the reviews and you will probably won't be disappointed. Check the Cree/Seoul/Rebel section.

Gaffle · Jan 22, 2008

I am quite happy with my Jetbeam C-LE. It is in the $35 range, but it isn't the brightest. I would check it out. A lifetime warranty is something to consider.

betalight · Jan 22, 2008

Romisen RC-F4:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3386

Darn close to a Fenix P3D Q5..... though not as "quite" as bright nor can it run quite as long but at $15 ea.... a real deal.

BTW,have both.

PlayboyJoeShmoe · Jan 23, 2008

Yep. RC-F4 is a BRIGHT booger! If you can do 123s or LI-Ion 17500 or 17650.

RC-G2 is no slouch either fir 1AA! It's mostly throw though.

bspofford · Jan 24, 2008

The Trustfire V-68C Q5 is a bright multimode light but has two problems. It ships without an o-ring at the lens, and it needs an insulator disc over the emitter to prevent the aluminum reflector from shorting it out. Fix these, and it is a nice type II light for < $30. The Q5 multimode Conqueror including a holster is on sale at New Excite for $33.99 including shipping. Although it is only a Q2, the two-mode WF-400 is a solid contender at $23.

sawlight · Jan 24, 2008

The Task Force 2C from Lowes is a throw monster for a bit over $20!!!! Make sure you get the one with 150 lumens on the package (there is more, sorry I can't remember it now).
But it's ALL throw!!!

Griz · Jan 24, 2008

Inova T1 is around $35, rated at 85 lumens. Small enough to carry in your pocket.....A very well built and tough flashlight.

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