Need a simple 18650 usb rechargable torch that isnt awful to use

[FONT=&quot]It seems these days that there are just a million confusing modes that literally nobody uses where you have to press to cycle through them every time. I just want a simple intuitive On/Off, no questions asked.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](And possibly no PWM flickering on dim modes too, although I dont think that's avoidable. I can see the LED flickering when it attempts to do lower output and I can't stand it, esp for high speed photography. But if the highest mode is continuous light I can deal with that, and will just leave it on highest.)[/FONT]

Might be worth looking at something with the Anduril user interface, or one of the other derivatives. Most have a ramping interface, which a lot of people like. But, most also have a user-programmable "floor" and "ceiling" for the ramp, so you can make it a 1-mode light at whatever brightness you want. There are some, like the Astrolux FT03, that are also USB rechargeable. There's a list of every single light with this UI on the cheaper forum if you search "anduril user interface master list".

Or, use the flashlight parametrek--there are 378 matches for "micro-USB charging" = "yes" and "variable output" = "no"
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/v...ght-Selector&p=5103071&viewfull=1#post5103071

Good luck!

I'm an Olight fan, and I can say their "tactical" models are very simple. One button on the tail. Half-push for high. Full push for turbo bright. Short clicks latch it on. Long clicks turn off again when you let go. That's it.

What is the difference in a flashlight that uses 1 or 2 18650 batteries? Does having 2 batteries make it stronger or last longer?

Capacity/current/size. Same as doubling the gas tank. Depending on how the engine uses gas, it could be higher horsepower, longer between fill ups, or some combo. Also like a gas tank, a bigger tank means it has to be physically larger; the larger structure could make it either stronger or weaker, depending on the design.

Complexity. A second cell adds complexity--it is another part that could wear/fail.

Options for circuits. 2 cells allows designers to match the power supply better with certain LED, with more efficient drivers: some LED need a voltage that is very close to 1 cell, while others need a voltage closer to 2 series cells (or more). But, depending on circuitry, in a 2-cell light, one cell could drift away from the other, either meaning premature failure of one cell (if they are in series) or reduced runtime (if they are in parallel); search batteryuniversity for a good article on series vs parallel.