10 Best Handheld Flashlights with Zooms
for March 2023

The Lylting LED flashlight is, unsurprisingly, a big flashlight. It weighs nearly 2 pounds and is 5.6 inches long. It feels solid and well-made, and it's built to last. The flashlight has three modes and an adjustable focus. Switch to the high brightness mode, which can generate an ultra-high-output up to 90000 lumens, and this flashlight can sweep bright light over the length of about two football fields, and reaches nearly 550 yards. The zoomable function is more practical, it spotlights for long-range observation and floodlight for large area illumination. The flashlight is IPX5 waterproof, so you can use it in the rain and snow. The flashlight has 4 modes and 4 brightness levels: low brightness, medium brightness, high brightness, and strobe brightness.

The rechargeable XHP160.2 led bulb is brighter than our top pick, the Streamlight tactical Stinger, by as much as 40%. It's very bright, and it has a beam angle range of 30 to 210 degrees, which is sufficient for most uses.

The XHP90 LED flashlight from XPower is incredibly bright, and while it's the heaviest flashlight we tested, it's easily the best because of its brightness and runtimes (ours lasted an incredible 22 hours on a charge). The XHP90 has 6 modes, 5 of which are bright enough for outdoor use. The flood mode is adequate for camping or emergency use, but it's too bright for night trails. The XHP90 is waterproof and shockproof, which make it a good choice for outdoor activities, and it's protected by an IP67 rating. The switch feels a little stiff, and the three buttons are close together, so you'll have to take a little bit of time to familiarize yourself with it, but once you do, it's easy to use. The XPower XHP90 has a durable aluminum body that's slightly tapered at the bottom, so it's less likely to roll away on a campsite. The flashlight is 6 inches long, which is a little long for some users, but it's plenty enough to hold comfortably in one hand. The flashlight is lightweight and compact, and it weighs only 2.3 ounces, making it a good choice for outdoor activities. The XHP90 isn't as bright or as durable as the Energizer Extreme Max, but it's 20 percent less expensive, and it's slightly lighter and more compact. The Energizer Extreme Max is brighter, but it's heavier and bulkier, and it only has three brightness levels.

The 7100 Lumens Zoomable LED Tactical Flashlight delivers a powerful beam and high-definition vision, that's brighter than most car headlights. Its light output is more than 200 lumens brighter than our former top pick, the BrightGuy Tactical LED Flashlight. The beam is even and wide, and it feels a lot lighter than our former top pick. With 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the 7100 Lumens Zoomable LED Tactical Flashlight has one of the highest maximum brightness among our picks, and it features a battery level indicator, so you can easily see when it's getting low. However, it's a little bulkier than our other picks, and it's a little heavier, too. The 7100 Lumens Zoomable LED Tactical Flashlight's zoom is sharp, and it's easy to use. The flashlight is collapsible, so it's easy to hide. The flashlight runs for up to 90 minutes on its highest setting, and it features five brightness levels, so you can adjust it for any task.

The LED Tactical Flashlight (2 Packs) is a great, inexpensive choice if you don't need a lot of light or don't want to spend much on a flashlight. It has an adjustable focus, so you can easily switch between spot and flood beams. The flashlight has 5 lighting modes, including a high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS/emergency mode. The flashlight is lightweight and easy to use, with a button for switching between the different lighting modes. And the flashlight is waterproof, so you can use it as a flashlight in rainy weather. The LED Tactical Flashlight (2 Packs) is bright enough to illuminate an entire room, but it has a narrower beam than our other top picks. The flashlight takes 3 AAA batteries or 1 rechargeable battery, which are not included. The LED Tactical Flashlight (2 Packs) is rechargeable via a USB cable, and has a long battery life.

The Zoomeet Mini Flashlight is one of the simplest and most portable flashlights we've ever tested. The flashlight has just one mode, a high setting, and it does a pretty good job, with 350 lumens of bright light. The light is bright enough to read by, and it's also bright enough to see by. The flashlight measures 1.4 by 4.4 by 3.4 inches (LxWxH) and weighs only 105 grams. The flashlight has a 150 lumen high setting, a 70 lumen low setting, and a 30 lumen flashing setting, and when in flashing mode, the light has an impressive intensity. The flashlight is made of aluminum alloy, so it's both lightweight and durable. The flashlight is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and it's small enough to slip into a pocket, backpack or purse. The flashlight is powered by one 18650 lithium battery, which is not included. The Zoomeet Mini Flashlight has a dual USB charging port, and you can also use the flashlight as an emergency power bank to charge your phone, computer and other electronic devices.

Gorilla Grip's flashlight is a high-quality, durable, and versatile light that is ideal for outdoor use. The sturdy, yet lightweight body provides a comfortable grip, and each light has a zoomable LED bulb with a 750-ft range. The lights are brighter than other handheld flashlights we tested, and the high setting is bright enough for you to read a map or check your phone. The flashlight is water-resistant, so it's safe to take with you while hiking or camping, and it also has a low-battery indicator light. The flashlight runs on six AA batteries, which are not included. The flashlight's button is firm and easy to operate, and it's water resistant enough to withstand rain or splashes. The beam is narrow for close work, and it's slightly wider for long distance work. The flashlight comes with a holster, but it's small enough to fold into a pocket, and the holster's Velcro strap makes it easy to fit lights of different sizes. The flashlight's battery life was good, and the lights lasted for more than 11 hours on a set of batteries. The magnification of the light's zoom is impressive, and the flashlight's button is easily accessible. The flashlight's orange color makes it more visible in low-light conditions.

The iProtec Outdoorsmen 2400 Series Flashlight is compact, affordable, and capable. It offers plenty of light, and at 346 meters, it's the longest-range flashlight we tested. It's one of the best flashlights we tested for battery life, lasting 19 hours and 4 minutes on our tests. The iProtec Outdoorsmen 2400 is waterproof and impact resistant, so it's ideal for camping, hiking, boating, and emergency situations. It's one of the best flashlights we tested for brightness. The iProtec Outdoorsmen 2400 uses four AA batteries for power, and the batteries last for an extremely long time. The flashlight's brightness is adjustable, but it's simply too low to be usable for hiking. The flashlight features six light modes, including high, medium, low, strobe, and beacon. The strobe mode is useful when camping, hiking, or boating. The iProtec Outdoorsmen 2400 has a glow in the dark rear button.

The TechCode 2-pack LED Zoom Flashlight is a sturdy, reliable flashlight that's easy to use. It packs enough power for basic lighting needs, but it shines a lot brighter than its 10-lumen rating suggests. You can adjust its focus from a wide to a narrow beam, and the light stays on for several seconds after it's turned off. It's nicely balanced, and the pocket clip makes it easy to carry. The zoom feature, while useful, doesn't work as well or as quickly as it does on some other flashlights, and the button isn't always easy to find. The included USB charging cable is 6 inches long, which is short for a USB cable and makes it inconvenient to use on a bedside table or on a desk. The flashlight's battery lasts only about 30 minutes, which is short for a flashlight this bright, and we found that it didn't hold a good charge for very long. But for basic, everyday use, this flashlight provides enough brightness and even comes with a handy charging cable.

The Hoxida USB Rechargeable Flashlight is our favorite mini torch in this category, thanks to its warm, reddish light, its powerful beam, and its affordable price. The beam is bright and focused, and the included magnetic base makes it easy to secure the flashlight to a metallic surface. The flashlight runs on four AA batteries, and the rechargeable battery lasts for about 10 hours in low mode. Plus, the flashlight comes with a USB cable, so you can recharge it with any USB port. The Hoxida is also extremely portable, and it measures just 5.46in in length and weighs only 0.32lb, making it a great choice for outdoor use. The flashlight comes with three modes, including low, medium, and high, and it has a slide-out switch, so you won't have to worry about accidentally turning it off.