New Milwaukee & Harbor Freight Flashlights vs Streamlight, Nitecore, Coast

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  • @TorqueTestChannel
    @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Because of fluctuating Prime Day stuff, some models are different prices than shown: www.amazon.com/shop/torquetestchannel So double check.
    We've tested a bunch of different types and brands of lights like this, a list here: th-cam.com/play/PLYka5JBKPLHEfG1w1WC_bbN4vQglwyp5n.html
    The creator of this channel is working in product development for Astro Tools, who also make inspection lights but not flashlights like the ones shown here. Always a good idea to consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

    • @costavong6018
      @costavong6018 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have milwaukee headlamp, you should test them as well

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@costavong6018 We have

    • @aaronneher4860
      @aaronneher4860 ปีที่แล้ว

      One light I think you might like is a coast HP550. 1,200 lumens and only two modes. High low. Takes a total of 9 AA batteries, but it was bought to replace a 2cell mag lite almost a decade ago. Adjustable beam with spot beam that has light around the spot and then it goes to a crisp flood. Good all purpose light

    • @duncanhall1743
      @duncanhall1743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you heard of Sofirn? They're a Chinese company but I've got a couple of theirs and they're awesome. Would love to see some on here. I've got the sp10 pro and 2 headlamps.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@duncanhall1743 I believe we've included sofirn at least twice, yes sir

  • @woltergrant
    @woltergrant ปีที่แล้ว +359

    SreamLight has KILLER Customer Service/Warranty... Emailed them for a 10 year old pen light of theirs that quit...no questions, no back and forth, no receipt, one picture, no sending out for repair or needing to waist resources sending back broken, just mailed me a brand new light in the same color on them. The light was back in my tool pouch within three days from failure. That to me is even more valuable then the impressive top performing figures they put up in this video.

    • @MrGamerholic
      @MrGamerholic ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I love my Streamlight Stinger 2020. all aluminum body and deeply recessed polycarbonate lens to prevent it from getting scratched or broken. 2 hours run time on High (2000 Lumens), 4 hours on med (850 Lumens), and a whopping 24 hours of runtime on low (100 lumens). dropped many many times from about shoulder height onto concrete floors and still runs perfect.

    • @Randomwyomingguy
      @Randomwyomingguy ปีที่แล้ว +8

      When I was on the fire department I quickly noticed that the ONLY brand you'd see on guys helmet was streamlight. And for good reason!

    • @billmalec
      @billmalec ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Even more valuable is grammar and spelling.

    • @gunsnwater2668
      @gunsnwater2668 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They are located near my work. They fix them free while you wait. My father mailed one to them and forgot to put any note with it. They fixed it and mailed it back using the return address on the envelope. I only buy streamlight.

    • @FlyingPilot2012
      @FlyingPilot2012 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Done the same with Coast.

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    The impact your channel and channels like it (Project Farm, etc) has made is evident in the recent round of updated tools. They can’t just print crap on boxes and expect anyone to take their word for it.
    Thank you!

    • @amzarnacht6710
      @amzarnacht6710 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well, people DO by print on the box if they need something that day.
      Not many have time to look up channels like this researching products before they buy.
      So companies get away with *insanely* misleading statements because A: people can't test or don't test, especially knock-offs and B: people aren't going to spend the time to put up a negative review (1 out of maybe 10,000 purchasers) when something is egregiously bad.

    • @sethdahlberg7136
      @sethdahlberg7136 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If im spending money on something besides ham and eggs im doing my research. If im in the store anout to make the purchase or im planning on buying it 3 weeks later im looking at reviews and seeing if its good quality or or if its gonna end up in the trash. @@amzarnacht6710

    • @benbraceletspurple9108
      @benbraceletspurple9108 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amzarnacht6710 I have watched your videos in the store before buying so thanks

    • @amzarnacht6710
      @amzarnacht6710 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@benbraceletspurple9108 That'd be quite the feat, since I've never made any.

  • @sage5296
    @sage5296 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    The fact that your sphere and this product are within like half a percent is honestly very impressive! And kudos to that company for making that custom for y'all!

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I don't know if their DIY sphere is just really that impeccable... or if measuring light with legitimately usable accuracy/consistency just isn't the most difficult task in the world... lol
      Maybe both?

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@RyTrapp0 I'ma go with dumb luck on our part

    • @52Ford
      @52Ford ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TorqueTestChannel Nope. Y'all are doing a HELL of a lot better than pretty much everyone else I've seen as far as practical testing goes.....

    • @Prestiged_peck
      @Prestiged_peck ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @52Ford agreed, between project farm and TTC, nobody is safe

    • @AnanusBananus
      @AnanusBananus ปีที่แล้ว +4

      AvE! Cant forget AvE.

  • @cadenmiller2788
    @cadenmiller2788 ปีที่แล้ว +564

    Just in time, 2 days after I buy a light...

    • @PoGoX7
      @PoGoX7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      This is why I always check Project Farm and TTC for any potential buys ha ha

    • @ethandenson7182
      @ethandenson7182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol

    • @Steve_Just_Steve
      @Steve_Just_Steve ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can't go wrong with Sofrin for the money IMO.

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@stevejuststeve9929 na has to be the ts11 from wurkkos for me far better its tiny but the beam can reach 400meters

    • @saikyouabe
      @saikyouabe ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Within the return period, still good lol

  • @mastabugfish
    @mastabugfish ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Let's be honest, if these brands are getting better (which really means that their products are more closely matching their claims), it is because of independent testers like TTC putting in the work to keep them honest and hold them accountable to the consumer. I would much rather rely on the performance figures from Torque Test Channel and Project Farm, than those put out by corporate marketing. After a few years of being called on the carpet, it feels like we are seeing them finally match the claims they have been making. Thank you TTC for your hard work and dedication to accuracy, repeatability, and above all, honesty.

  • @SSB2121
    @SSB2121 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Thank you, I added the Streamlight to my wish list. We need more flashlights that are on or off. I don't need high, medium, low, SOS, strobe, etc...

    • @geoffstrickler
      @geoffstrickler ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’m fine with high/low/off, particularly when high is pretty bright. Don’t always need that high light level. But I don’t want a “turbo” that only works for a couple minutes. I want true high that stays high, low that lasts longer, and off. No strobe, etc.

    • @benjamin8981
      @benjamin8981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@geoffstricklermy streamlight never advertised this, but it does have a high brightness mode if you double tap the button. next time you turn it off and back on, it will be back to standard brightness

    • @andrewk8636
      @andrewk8636 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Streamlight does it best with their tiny edc one. Clicks to high right away or double click to get low. Always resets to high again. No stupid strobe

    • @benn454
      @benn454 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Protac HL-X on my AR has a strobe feature for dazzling and disorienting intruders, but it's also a bit more expensive than the model they tested at ~$140.

    • @shakengandulf
      @shakengandulf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please test some Nebo when u get a chance. Never see anyone test them. Use the RC Blast and have non idea how it stacks up.

  • @ad8mustanggt
    @ad8mustanggt ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Adding battery type to the ranking sheet would be helpful for those of us wanting a flashlight that uses industry standard batteries. Sometimes that information isn't easily found for some brands

    • @nolydyrav4686
      @nolydyrav4686 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Completely agreed

    • @scod3908
      @scod3908 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure about this model, but my nitecore came with their proprietary battery, but also came with a sleeve to run standard cells. Since I only use the one battery, it's just nice knowing that I can use standard cells in 5+yrs time if they no longer make the proprietary one

  • @loneerv
    @loneerv ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve owned the same coast flashlight for probably over 2 years. I have like 15 flashlights, but I always reach for the coast. I’m a maintenance guy and it lasts me long enough to do my job for a few days. No complaints at all. Great video, Broskies!

  • @sean66606
    @sean66606 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It’s both unbelievable and hilarious how tough that coast was. I’ve had a couple of their mini pen lights for work and they both started flickering and kicked the bucket after 2 drops from less than 5ft.

    • @Tog84two97
      @Tog84two97 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's crazy to me... When I was doing inspections I used to exclusively use Coast lights because they were so durable... Granted I was never more than 8ft off the ground...

    • @hornetf18
      @hornetf18 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The little Coast I use at work has definitely seen better days. I pretty much always have to whack it against my machine to get it to turn on and the lens has unscrewed in my pocket more than once. I even had to superglue on the clip. I do really like the dual mode it has though.

    • @geoffmooregm
      @geoffmooregm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@hornetf18I have had the exact same issues with Coast. They never last!

    • @dylanlatimer6745
      @dylanlatimer6745 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always have a bunch of G19 54 Coast inspection lights and I do not treat them very well. I have yet to actually break one. I've lost plenty of them but even after being dropped into drain pans, being run over, and being dropped more times than I can count, the most I've ever had to do was take one apart and spray everything with QD cleaner.

    • @misters2837
      @misters2837 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have been using G25/26 lights for YEARS and have only had one die after driving over it with a D4H Dozer... I have dropped them from 20ft and yeah they dent or lens popps out....but they still work... I have many of their lights.... I have a G23 that the side flood light has been smashed (My Fault Drove over it w/F250), but the Inspection beam still works....

  • @indignasmr7379
    @indignasmr7379 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    At work, I always wished for a tiny flashlight that was like a camera flash. I was only checking if something was empty, but I was doing hundreds of times. That instant flash was more effective for me finding stuff than a flashlight that stayed on. Modern flashlights all seem to be made to not turn on until after the click and they have dozens of modes to click through just to turn it off :(

    • @Beary98
      @Beary98 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I hate clicking through modes, I REALLY want one that just has a selector switch

    • @rockenrooster
      @rockenrooster ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Any Anduril light will do that in momentary mode

    • @francistheodorecatte
      @francistheodorecatte ปีที่แล้ว +6

      big clive did a video on a tiny rechargeable light that's only $8-10 on fleabay and the like that you may be interested in. I use one I keep on my keychain at work for inspections on < insert piece of industrial equipment here > where my headlamp doesn't cut it. it's got a momentary on if you hold the power button, and a set of side firing lights ranging from useful to silly.

    • @indignasmr7379
      @indignasmr7379 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tips

    • @FischerPrice74
      @FischerPrice74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if you go to a Cabela's/bass pro shop, they usually have a little flashlight/knife combo for like $10-15 that has a small flashlight. It's a click flashlight, but it's a single click in a small package.

  • @davemccage7918
    @davemccage7918 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Harbor Freight Cashier: “Great, here comes that guy that’s always returning shit completely destroyed after just 2 days”

  • @rd953-n8t
    @rd953-n8t ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi, humble video idea: hearing/ear protection adveritsed noise reduction vs actual performance. Seeing some pretty high DB reduction claims out there.

  • @Mourt.
    @Mourt. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to note that the nitecore battery isn't exactly proprietary. its a normal 21600 cell, but with a charging/current protection cap on it that makes it a bit longer. I have used a normal 21600 cell with a small metal spacer with no issues with the nitecore E4K.

  • @Goinginthewind
    @Goinginthewind ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a mechanic who owned a Milwaukee and Coast light, this is spot on with my experience. Loved the Milwaukee color of light, but it broke after a few short falls after a couple months. The coast is indestructible for half the cost.

    • @DanStarTheFirst
      @DanStarTheFirst 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've beat the crap out of my new milwaukee, dropped out in the field overnight stepped on and chewed by horses, dropped on concrete a lot ect its scratched to shit and the clip got chewed off but otherwise its fine even lit my coat on fire. I also have the older one that doesn't telescope kinda caved in when horse thought it was a cookie that still works too but i have lots of crap that takes the same batteries probably still take a 6-D maglight over them in the field at night more focused beam

  • @KeepitcleanOC
    @KeepitcleanOC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think the fact that the Milwaukee recharges in 105 min vs others at 3600 or more minutes is a very important factor. I think it can easily overcome drop damage with a bit of DIY'ing in a couple areas, which I wouldn't mind because it's not an EDC at all so don't care if it's not easy in/out of my pants pocket. My Milwaukee 500 lumen rechargeable is really the perfect EDC in my opinion, it's size, great light color, and battery lasts forever it seems and recharge is very quick, and I like the button functions, weatherproof, nothing else comes close all others are very awkward shape/size in my pocket so it started my love for the Milwaukee flashlights. I also like Coast. EXCELLENT VIDEO! Doesn't get any better than that. Thank you!

  • @-tr0n
    @-tr0n ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So damn thorough, it's appreciated.
    Personally, I'll always spend my money with Streamlight. Lifetime no questions asked warranty that they really follow through on, great battery life, great reliability, and the perfect beam pattern. If firefighters swear by them, that means something.
    I've spent the last 10 years with either a Stylus or a Microstream in my pocket and the only failures I had was a tailcap switch after a 15 foot drop directly on the button and one bad LED that went purple after a few weeks. Had a new cap in 2 days, and a brand new light in 4 days. No shipping things to repair shops.
    Hell, I've had a light spend 3 weeks in the bottom of a shop sump that surived another 2 years afterwards.

  • @ggud
    @ggud ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Since you seem to really like the candela and simplicity from the streamlight here, it would be cool to see a review with the new age “tactical” flashlights. Modlite, cloud defensive, and weltool all have lights with really clearly defined hot spots with a bit of flood around the central beam. Pretty cool stuff, although much more expensive than the already pricy streamlight. Might be cool to see how the numbers stack up though

    • @thepewplace1370
      @thepewplace1370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I been waiting for them to test a REIN 3.0 or similar... hope their lux sensor goes to 100k+ lol (and that is absolutely mandatory when mounted to a fighting rifle)

    • @blackflag_fishing
      @blackflag_fishing 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t mention tactical lights without throwing out surefire.

  • @Dex99SS
    @Dex99SS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys REALLY need to do the NEBO Slide King series... the new one is USB C, it comes on full blast and stays that way, dimming analog style (no noticeable stepping) via holding the button... with it gradually dimming, hitting bottom level, then gradually growing back in brightness. You can then hit the button once to turn it off, once to turn it back on full blast... or twice to return to your last used dimming level, at any point no less... it will remember that level forever. Takes standard 18650 type batteries, is waterproof, zooms to give whatever cone you desire, is something in the 10K+ realm of brightness (I'd love to see that tested)... but then also has the slide part of its namesake (which can also light up red, with sos as well if need be). Where you can slide the top portion up, and reveal a flat LED panel, for sticking it via its strong magnet to metal surfaces and illuminating an entire engine bay or the like, rather than just a spot. Honestly, better in all ways than literally every single light you have here, or have ever shown to date even... Again, I'd love to see it tested to see the numbers back that up, but I can surely say this in use case at least. Plus, it's like $40 on Amazon. . . But I promise you, the build quality, the functionality, and (likely) the light output... they'd all top your lists. It would easily smack the living crap out of all the big names and bigger prices here. With ease.
    Also, they don't break... not under normal use. I'd be surprised IF you were even able to spike it to death....

  • @Ron-0417
    @Ron-0417 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One thing that I look for in a flashlight is a zoom. Sometimes you want a bright wide pattern up close, and other times you need a spot to see far away. I don't recall you mentioning if any of these have a zoom on them.

    • @bigwheel9132
      @bigwheel9132 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The coast DEFINITELY has a zoom function. Those are what were issued at work so I’m intimately familiar with them

    • @misters2837
      @misters2837 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have the XP11R and I know it has the "Slide Focus" -- IDK about the others as far as "Zoom"

  • @AquaticLogic
    @AquaticLogic ปีที่แล้ว +53

    This content is so friggin awesome. Thank you for empowering consumers!

  • @shoefly757
    @shoefly757 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know my comment will likely get smugged as I'm no edc tech expert. But as someone who uses a flashlight daily, and definitely abuses it in water, dust, heat, and dripping. I have had really good luck with Fenix. I have had the same one for about 10 years and even though it occasionally finds itself as a hammer replacement, it works the same as new. I do believe their 18650 batteries are flighty, I've had 2 that are as old as the light without really any diminish in capacity. But also 2 that crapped out within months.
    I may be the oddball, but I hate when a light defaults to high or Turbo, good way to temporarily blind yourself around dusk when you just need a little extra light to see something. I prefer it resuming whatever mode you left it.
    Great video!

  • @washedwiththeword
    @washedwiththeword ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! One thing I would love to see added to these torch tests is a sound test because some torches buzz (More in low mode I find) and its really irritating! Thanks for the great video as always!

  • @TranceFur
    @TranceFur ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hard to beat Wurkkos and Sofirn. Bought a Wurkkos FC13S for $20, and I can’t say enough great things about it. 3500 lumens on turbo if you need it, fantastic build quality, 5000K color temp, great button programming… It’s awesome.

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wurrkos ts11 is the best out of them all as a edc flashlight

  • @josephoberlander
    @josephoberlander ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the Streamlight as it reminds me of old Mag Lights with a bright spot and a dimmer outer area. So it just looks "correct" and works like a flashlight.

  • @raylit200
    @raylit200 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Would like to see how an Emisar flashlight stacks up. Something like a D4V2 or even the D18 would probably surprise you with their performance.

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they do they'll have to supply their own battery and better follow the directions of using a flat top unprotected high drain cell.

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E ปีที่แล้ว

      @@swecreations to be fair almost no average Joe is going to jump through the hoops to get an Emisar.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@swecreations We've tested Wurkkos and Sofrin before. Even recommended the Wurkkos on this video. Emisar's website wont process through our channel paypal at the moment for some reason. So have to use Ebay to buy one, but havent had good luck finding one with the upgraded driver when doing these episodes.

    • @gf2e
      @gf2e ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TorqueTestChannelMy first modern flashlight was an Emisar D4. In turbo mode, it gets hot enough to cause a blister in 1-2 minutes. Literally. Took a couple days for it to go away.

  • @michaelmartin2276
    @michaelmartin2276 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have 2 of the Coast lights tested here, also several other Coast lights. I'm a fan of Coast because I've had good luck with them. They come with a lifetime warranty. Sent several of there lights back under the warranty and received brand new ones in return. No hassles whatsoever.

  • @gopherfan118
    @gopherfan118 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used a coast flashlight when crawling through attics. It has survived numerous drops from roofs and still works.

  • @adamsturrock4649
    @adamsturrock4649 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have the xp9r and the 11r.
    Something you missed on the 11r is that the beam is adjustable and locks in place when done, twist the front pull in or out and tighten.
    The 11r is also rechargeable externally by usb-c, the battery also has usb-c charging.
    The front part isn't ment to be removed, you remove the battery from the rear.
    Love you guys!

    • @kenm724
      @kenm724 ปีที่แล้ว

      This!!

  • @joshuaanderson7511
    @joshuaanderson7511 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have that coast flashlight, and i love it cause its durable and the battery seems to last FOREVER even on low battery, especially when you only use the light for 20min at a time. I've yet to have it actually die on me, i just get tires of it flashing red and finally charge it. But charging it takes forever so i usually do it overnight.
    Seeing that this data reflects exactly what my experience has been, i will be using this flashlight until the I burn the LED out. Love it
    Also, it has an adjustable beam, wish you would have concentrated it for the candela test. Its a pretty good spot/flood light

  • @toejamr1
    @toejamr1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a coast light for at least 10 years ago and it’s an absolute tank. I guess they still are. Awesome

  • @robertthompson3447
    @robertthompson3447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So as the owner of the BRAUN flashlight, I was pleased to see how it compared to others in this test. Also, I have used it to light rooms (like a floor lamp) and though I never ran it dead, I have had many times run it for 2-3 hours with similar results.
    The two way charging feature on it (for charging your phone -\_0_/- I guess) does not seem to do well for running something like a USB fan.

  • @Dysiode
    @Dysiode ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish you'd tested the Coast in it's different beam configurations, but overall, great testing as always! Love the new meter!

  • @joeydelgado6119
    @joeydelgado6119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all the testing. Personally, I'm staying away from anything with proprietary batteries.

  • @motorman2013
    @motorman2013 ปีที่แล้ว

    as a farmer iv had 3 coast lights one inspection light that i loved/hate and 2 bigger lights that i had no complaints about. the inspection light was a great size for in the pocket and indestructible but never had any battery left when i needed it because i would bump the button on the back and turn it on without knowing i just kept an extra battery with me. i had all the black wore off before i lost it.

  • @elmadicine
    @elmadicine ปีที่แล้ว +12

    man it's painful watching good tools get destroyed, but it's genuinely useful information when you're in the market for something. thanks ttc!

  • @Ralphie20
    @Ralphie20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being a welder have to inspect my work all the time. I've had coast energizer etc and last me 4 months or less either I break them from dropping or grinding dust gets into the buttons and stop working. Have had my milwaukee for over a year and still kicking

  • @michaellinner7772
    @michaellinner7772 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The drop test is nice, however in my experience the real problem is just when the flashlight goes through a few charging cycles and the switches start getting glitches. They'll usually flicker a bit or fail to start the light at all. Sometimes taking the batteries out and scuffing the contacts a little helps in the short term, but the problem soon surfaces again. Any info on that specific nuisance would be greatly appreciated.
    Now on to my big gripe.
    What the hell are we even paying the government to do? Isn't it illegal to lie in advertising? There's got to be a division of something that is supposed to regulate the claims that manufacturers make about their products.
    Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate what you folks are doing and I wouldn't buy anything without checking your site first, but for as much as we all pay in taxes this problem shouldn't really exist. Oh well, if everything were the way it should be you wouldn't really have anything to debunk.
    Thanks for your testing, it does help a lot of people.

  • @free2chasehappy
    @free2chasehappy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Streamlight will always be my go to! Great lights at great prices, and the customer service is second to none.

  • @wxwatcher9315
    @wxwatcher9315 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU for this review! I saw this video months ago and then began a local search for the Streamlight ProTac 2.0. (I avoid Amazon.) Finally found it at Bass Pro Shops and purchased one. This is an awesome light for tasks that require long runtime on high (2000 lumens)! It holds continuously without stepping down, which is a unique feature, and never requires gloves (not too hot). Streamlight has solved the problem of size vs. heat. The ProTac 2.0 is not large, produces high lumens continuously for a very long runtime, and never gets too hot.

  • @MoldyStir-Fry
    @MoldyStir-Fry ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been using the bigger version of the Coast light you tested in this video as an EDC for a few months now, can confirm, it is quite bright, but it takes absolutely forever to charge.

  • @TheReeseHerber
    @TheReeseHerber ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Any chance you could test some of the Emisar flashlights? I learned about them via r/flashlight and it seems to be a Chinese company that specifically makes flashlights based on requests from BLF (budgetlightforums) there are usually tons of emitter/driver options and size/material options for the housings as well, and their aluminum lights are around $50.

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wurrkos ts11 I have is all ali and its 26 dollars beam can reach 400 meters its tiny thrower 3 and half inch best edc flashlight

    • @TheReeseHerber
      @TheReeseHerber ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aarondavies8486 I have a few Emisars and an FW3C and they’re all awesome, I ordered them with different LED’s for different things that I wanted them to do. My current EDC is a brass D4V2 with quad SST20’s (4000k)

    • @JMMC1005
      @JMMC1005 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emisar is great, but it should be noted it's basically a 1-2 man show (rather than a larger company). They're built -to-order in a workshop that looks like a hobbyist's lab, which is how Hank is able to offer so many configurable options. Obviously he has the parts machined by some external factory.

  • @bigv10
    @bigv10 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As far as the coast flashlights, I have purchased many of them, they work very well and they all have the lifetime warranty. Coast has a warranty department that is second to none. Never have I had a problem getting one replaced that may have broke, stopped working and without no receipt as well. I had one that was so old they didn't even make that anymore, so they replaced it with one that was higher rated than the one that I had.
    Amazing, amazing warranty department, to me that makes this product even one step higher.

  • @shawnkiller90
    @shawnkiller90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a NEBO 3500 ,I keep it in my jeep. I am curious how it does under testing and comparison. it has served me well but I am just simply curious.

  • @fixmehanicar
    @fixmehanicar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought Mikuwakee a year a go for 75$ in Home depot and so far im very satisfied with runnig time and durability. It fell from diferent hights in my semi truck and still running like out of the box. In my defence i prefer dewalt tools howerer after this expirience i would rather pull a bandage and buy expencive one rather then buying 2-4 cheep ones a year that would die when i need them. Hope you guys find this useful. Only con is iodising layer or paint it chips off quite fast. It might be due to usage and envieroment in my case.

  • @Beary98
    @Beary98 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd love to see the warm led maglite tested
    I HATE switchable modes that uses the button to cycle. Give me a selector switch!

  • @trailerparkgarage6574
    @trailerparkgarage6574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On that HF 7k it has an adjustable focal length by twisting the lense in and out. Its very handy

  • @HCG
    @HCG 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    These tests are great, thank you

  • @ryanhebron4287
    @ryanhebron4287 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd love to see yall compare the spectra from the different flashlights and maybe find a way to convert that to CRI. Because some flashlights might be bright but offer low CRI light which makes them less effective for certain things.

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not against more testing detail like that, but keep in mind that their testing is generally speaking mechanic-oriented.

    • @ryanhebron4287
      @ryanhebron4287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RyTrapp0 That kind of info does help mechanics since it allows you to see more of the colors that are there. In my opinion accurate color is an essential part of performing a visual inspection.

    • @gf2e
      @gf2e ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was working in my RV’s engine bay last night with both a Harbor Freight hood light, and a Milwaukee Rover AA light.
      The higher CRI of the Milwaukee made it much easier to identify slight fluid leaks on hoses.
      The quality of light from the Milwaukee and my high CRI Emisar is so much better than the cheaper lights that I just can’t bring myself to get anything else unless I’m sure it’s got a comparable CRI.

  • @preston1614
    @preston1614 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You should compare store brand lights to lesser known brands and custom lights like Emisar, Convoy, zebralight, armytek, weltool, reylight, olight, skylumen.
    Basically there's a whole flashlight underground that would spank any of the ones you have been showing while also being half the price...

    • @rockenrooster
      @rockenrooster ปีที่แล้ว +6

      gotta test the chinese enthusiast lights! You can add Fireflies, Nightwatch, Acebeam, Thurnite to the list too!

    • @Steve_Just_Steve
      @Steve_Just_Steve ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sofrin!

    • @saltyboi-kn1vf
      @saltyboi-kn1vf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gonna add Wurkkos and Sofirn to that suggestion as well

    • @XuroX.
      @XuroX. ปีที่แล้ว

      Thrunite is junk

    • @Pitbullgotti
      @Pitbullgotti ปีที่แล้ว

      Klarus as well

  • @lejoshmont2093
    @lejoshmont2093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you measured the candela of the Fenix pd36r? This episode really put into perspective it's important.

    • @duramax74
      @duramax74 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fenix has the best overall flashlights by far! No proprietary bull & awesome build quality.

  • @benjamin8981
    @benjamin8981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    streamlights don’t mention this on packaging, but some of them do have a high brightness mode if you double tap the button. then turn off and back on, and you’re back in standard brightness. very simple and easy to use

    • @andrewk8636
      @andrewk8636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends on the model, some are the opposite and default to high and double click for low

  • @Adamhc75
    @Adamhc75 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for the drop tests.. I work in Aviation on large passenger jets and have dropped my Coast flashlight more than once from rather high, and it just keeps on going.. The only thing I don't like about the Coast is the quality of the light emitted could be better.. it's a bit "blue" for my liking.. my Coast headlamp emits the same color temperature.. on the other hand, I have a 2500 lumen Hart spotlight that is very white compared to the coast lights. It's kind of odd for a light that cost half what the Coast lights cost.

  • @shelvins1841
    @shelvins1841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this review. The other day I purchased a Feit 3k light that was on sale at Costco for about $20. It looks strikingly similar to the HF 7k that you tested. Only complaint I have is that you have to go through all 3 modes in order to turn it off. I may return it just because of that and check out one of the lights you tested. Thanks again

  • @dingus153
    @dingus153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had multiple Nitecore MT21Cs and multiple MT06MD and they're pretty good value for what you can get easily here in Australia and for what I use them for (very niche)

  • @danielmiller2886
    @danielmiller2886 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a streamlight protac 2L-x with a ten tap switch that I have used for the last couple years on a daily basis. It was $80 2 or 3 years ago, and while there are brighter lights, this thing has been a serious workhorse that has held up to a lot of abuse. Being able to program the switch to just turn on/off straight to bright, and not needing to cycle through modes to turn it on or off is a must for me.

  • @jasonwhite2028
    @jasonwhite2028 ปีที่แล้ว

    You drop test these things from 16+ feet onto concrete, damn that is pretty thorough i drop my flashlights all the time from roughly 4 feet onto grass and rocks and usually never have a problem but its a good indicator of quality to go the extra well 15 or so feet, probably not a typical usage scenario but good to see.

  • @zdog90210
    @zdog90210 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a delivery driver I have tested dozens of pen style flashlights that I keep in my pocket and the Sofrin sf15 is by far the best I have tried. Ruvvyon stream light all the others don't compare. And it has a UV light to check money. It claims 300 lumens and I believe them.

  • @lunatic3571
    @lunatic3571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you need to get some Wuben lights up in here!

  • @rabbitrampage
    @rabbitrampage ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, nice to see some hardware store lights tested. You should get a Wurkkos TS22 to test, it's up to 5k lumens (lower with the 90 CRI or XHP70.3 models, closer to 4k), 21700, small, efficient driver. It's my go-to EDC and very well recommended on the flashlight subreddit. It maintains the highest lumens of any light its size supposedly, around 1400. It's similar to the olight seeker 4 pro or streamlight, just smaller, way cheaper, and 1 LED instead of 3 so its more efficient. I'd be especially interested to see how it performs in the drop test, as it performs similar to the streamlight for 1/3 the price. (the included 21700 isnt great so its usually best to buy it without a battery and get one separately, gets a few hundred more lumens)

    • @abundantharmony
      @abundantharmony ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got that one and the TS11 in my Amazon cart right now and I can't decide.

  • @chrisose
    @chrisose ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've carried Streamlight Protac 1L and 2L models for years and they have been absolutely great.

  • @BryanTorok
    @BryanTorok ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I carried Streamlight flashlights for decades, mostly because that is what my employer had on the list that we could purchase with our annual allowance. Yes, the newer lights are brighter and run longer, but the Streamlight were very well made lights and I'm still using a couple of them for EDC and things like working on cars.
    The pattern that you call a thrower, bright center then lesser bright flood light was deliberate and useful. The bright center lights things at a greater distance and is good for reading addresses. When walking into a backyard, the flood part of the pattern was good for seeing potential bad guys or down power lines that a strong central beam only would not get. That could save your life. Lastly, when trying to illuminate a note pad or read the VIN on a car, the bright center beam could be blinding, but just move the center away and use the outer flood and it was great.

  • @wry2671
    @wry2671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zebralight makes some of the lightest, robust and efficient lights on the market. The UI is weird to get used to, which would throw a lot of people off, but they really are awesome.

  • @malkierie
    @malkierie ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks again for another great video guys. I'm a professional mechanic as you've seen me comment before and I use Streamlight daily. I have one that I bought one that I inherited from a girlfriend and one that I found wedged under a hood on a car. I have found that they are pretty good flashlights in a professional setting though I was afraid that I was paying for a name and a good warranty but not necessarily great performance. Seeing the results of your testing with the investment in those flashlights. Keep up the good work and Torque test Channel forever.

    • @cpzmelbs
      @cpzmelbs ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats what an unprofessional mechanic would say

    • @malkierie
      @malkierie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And that's why almost every mechanic I work with has a streamlight. Hmm you might wanna change unprofessional to cheapskate.

    • @cpzmelbs
      @cpzmelbs ปีที่แล้ว

      @@malkierie well heck, I've heard unprofessional mechanics say that too!

  • @JMMC1005
    @JMMC1005 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you considered grabbing an Opple in order to start measuring tint, colour temperature and CRI?
    Most of the off-the-shelf lights available in retail stores don't even advertise these specs.
    High CRI is very useful for a task light - helps with identifying fluids, wire insulation colours etc.

  • @michaelweidner4339
    @michaelweidner4339 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my streamlight protac HL 2 years ago, love it a lot. Ive used it as an ice scraper, hammer, flashlight (duh), and as a little punch with the ridges on the side of the glass. I've abused the hell out of the thing by dropping, sometimes on accident, throwing it, said previously but used it as a hammer, I can't get away from it. Its now my go to flashlight besides Modlite as a weapon light.

  • @balsqueak
    @balsqueak ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Coast’s XPR flashlight lineup are the only flashlights you’ll ever need. I love them so much I bought every single one of the lineup. I highly, HIGHLY recommend them. I keep one in my car, one in my tool box, I have the small one right by my bed at all times. I keep one in my hiking pack along with the headlamp. I absolultely love them. Theyre also dual powered so you can use their rechargable battery or regular batteries if you need to. For the price they can’t be beaten. Buy one and you won’t regret it, I promise. I would also note that the Coast lights can be focused or flooded and you can lock into each setting so you dont change it by accident. I swear I don’t work for Coast lol, I just love these flashlights that damn much.

  • @gregusmc2868
    @gregusmc2868 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great friggin video! I am a geek of many stripes-gun geek, custom knife geek, archaeology geek, etc-but I have slowly become a flashlight geek too! I have had numerous Surefire lights, starting at the turn of the millennium, many of which I paid embarrassingly high prices for-M4 Devastator-I’m talking about you-as well as O-Lights, and other brands I’ve probably forgotten about. My daughter and her fiancé gave me a Streamlight Pro Tac for Christmas a couple years back and I have carried ever since. Now, Streamlight can thank YOU for my purchasing a Pro Tac 2.0 about 18 minutes into your video! Thanks for sharing your information with all of us relatively new “light addicts!” Semper Fi 🫡👍🏼❤️

  • @shadymaint1
    @shadymaint1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have liked to see a Streamlight LED Stinger. Used to use them all the time at work. After losing a couple, I didnt want to spend the $$$ on another one i swapped over to a Astro Pneumatic LED light. Works great for abwork light.

  • @hk07666
    @hk07666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope to see more light stuff! Especially headlamps. I really like the fact that the streamlight's button only turns out off and on. My ledlenser headlamp works the same way and everyone at work gets jealous when they see that.

  • @Wolfman_3344
    @Wolfman_3344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you mind doing a husky light in the future. I’ve seen some impressive looking rechargeable lights from them for a cheap price.

  • @NavaOC
    @NavaOC ปีที่แล้ว

    I now have three lights from Sofirn. There sc18 1800 lumen there sp33s 5000 lumen and the q8 plus with aftermarket batteries putting out 20000 lumens. All of them run great and feel well built. For the price nothing beats them.

  • @Samasiam
    @Samasiam ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Much appreciated, as one with a flashlight fascination since back when a sealed beam incandescent lamp atop a huge rectangular six volt battery was "state of the art", my cars had CIBIE headlamps when US cars had tungsten and I also spent decades selling every variety of residential and industrial lighting.
    When you can, another review of LED replacement headlight lamps would be appreciated. The mode of built in, specific plastic headlights now universal, makes the improvement of lighting to standards of my old CIBIE's standard size replacement impossible to match (brilliant, uniform, perfect road coverage, minimal glareback on lowbeam in rain or fog w/ perfect cutoff so even really high wattage halogens bothered no one on low). Many of the brands you last tested have evaporated off Amazon now. I keep hoping the non-uniform led dispersion issue is addressed, perhaps with an added optical diffusion at the source. On my car, the only other option I have is to replace the entire unit with the HID's available in 2017 (bought used) a very expensive option. And modern cars make mounting something like CIBIE driving and fog lights very difficult. No big old chromed bumper to just drill into😏. In any case, YT'rs like you are really doing a great service. Thanks!

  • @texacajundiy
    @texacajundiy ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm certain I'm not the first to say this:
    You testing logic is on point!
    If you were venture out to other products, I think there is a real market for your insights. Epoxy, wood glue, laundry detergent, etc, etc.

  • @randyhavard6084
    @randyhavard6084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the coast flashlight and I bought it used and was able to compare it next to the Milwaukee (also used) but the coast was definitely brighter, and I like the smaller size and the lock it has on the beam adjustment

  • @ajciccone88
    @ajciccone88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff!
    Any chance there's headlamp content in the pipeline?

  • @will75wallace
    @will75wallace ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve had the stream light in my truck for about a year now. IT IS BRIGHT! Built like a tank, my favorite light I own.

  • @teabee44
    @teabee44 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nitecore hc33 1,800lm hc35 2,700lm. I have both actually 3 of the hc33 because i lost my first 2 then found 1 then broke it but surprisingly Nitecore did a free warranty minus shipping to them and it was almost 3 years after i bought it. Being dying to see a Nitecore get tested. Just starting the video now. Thanks

  • @AlPhAlPhAzSmAsH69
    @AlPhAlPhAzSmAsH69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should test weapon mounted lights! The pro tac is one that you can buy in a rail mount kit. There’s also the steam light hlx and the new hlx pro. Then there’s cloud with their rein 3.0. Modlite and surefire. Would love to see actual numbers on these lights as they’re quite pricey

  • @rhkips
    @rhkips 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That 7 hour runtime just sold the Coast for me. I recently had an unexpected all-night power failure, and went through several flashlights in a matter of hours. Sure, the Coast isn't bright for those 7 hours, but ANY light is great when you're stuck in pitch blackness!

  • @alaskabornheathen8902
    @alaskabornheathen8902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Olight warrior is my jam. I’ve had problems with the first and second generations but now I have the 2nd Gen mini warrior and it’s been great. The battery lasts forever, and I’m a fan of the various output levels. Most of the time I only need a 2-300 lumen light. But if I need over a thousand lumens it has it.

  • @3rdGenGuy
    @3rdGenGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    I've used a ProTac HL for a while iI aerospace.
    usually have it on low for 4-6 hours a day.

  • @Will.Power55
    @Will.Power55 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad you included Nitecore. They’ve been my go-to flashlight brand for years!!

  • @TheGuntar
    @TheGuntar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only comment I can make is notations of battery size, Standard size verus proprietary. Much like any other battery tool we end up buying in to. If I have 8 batteries of one type I don't want to have to get more batteries of a different type. Thank you for all the work you do.

  • @midnytoil222
    @midnytoil222 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use the Olight Seeker 3 Pro. I absolutley love it. The main reason is I am light senisitive so being able to manually adjust the light output is critical. I can adjust the light based on what I am looking at so I am not "blinded by the light"

  • @DarkestofTimes
    @DarkestofTimes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely going to have to get my dad one of the stream lights, pretty impressive. I've had a coast XP11r now for about a year and it's been doing pretty good, glad to know you can throw it off a 4-story building.

  • @bibasik7
    @bibasik7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanna see you test some maglites, both the LED and incandescent models. I'm mostly interested in how well they'd do in the durability test, since maglites are known for being tanks.

  • @stephenwilliams8059
    @stephenwilliams8059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello where can I get the interstate batteries led flashlight?

  • @adama1294
    @adama1294 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it when a flashlight has a moonlight light level as well as a light blaster mode.

  • @jeremywhittington7605
    @jeremywhittington7605 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s nice to see someone shed some light on these

  • @zacksstuff
    @zacksstuff ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The 7k Braun actually does advertise runtimes for high and medium on the back of the package. Says 3 hours for high (7000lm) and 6 hours for medium (1750lm). Low (170lm) is where they get the 46 hour claim, though I'd personally prefer a low setting around 300-500 lumen to be a bit more useful.

    • @CarlOblander
      @CarlOblander 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The correct run times are noted in the video.

  • @Wrobo69
    @Wrobo69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snapon ECPND032 is the most reliable light I’ve ever had. Taken oil baths when doing oil pans and has been thrown at the ground and across the shop and still works good

  • @nikphoenix
    @nikphoenix ปีที่แล้ว

    I have bought lots of Coast flashlights for gifts for guys at the industrial construction site I work on. They all have lasted long and survived lots of falls from 12-20 feet.

  • @pods0827
    @pods0827 ปีที่แล้ว

    We use the coast XP 11-R at work. The batteries are the first point of failure usually.

  • @kilswitch4336
    @kilswitch4336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to see results of some Nebo flashlights, only brand I own for camping, emergency use. They do great but curious how the numbers stack up since the prices aren't outrageous

  • @ecleveland1
    @ecleveland1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad you specified what the Milwaukee light is good for. Mechanics need bright even spread light but not so bright it washes out what you’re looking at. We are fortunate to have a really good selection of flashlights for specific purposes these days. It’s actually quite incredible how far flashlight technology has progressed along with the rechargeable lithium batteries. The batteries are much lighter and last much longer than the old alkaline batteries and when they run low we can just charge them back up instead of tossing them in the trash. And they don’t leak and ruin your electronics devices!!!

  • @rkskdevildog1218
    @rkskdevildog1218 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sometimes I hate how much of a nerd I am for TTC videos, but that new integrating sphere is dope! I can’t wait to see what you guys do with it!

  • @jedmedin5852
    @jedmedin5852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! I'd like to see some spotlights on here too! I've been looking at the Streamlight Way Point 400 and I'm curious how it stacks up against other similar lights. I need it mostly at night to see what the heck is out there... Bears, mountain lions, foxes, ring tail cats, that sort of thing!

  • @Texas_Swift
    @Texas_Swift ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve owned the XP11R for a few years now. I love it. I’ve been buying Coast for over a decade because I feel they’re the best bang for the buck for how I use them.

  • @MightyCalves
    @MightyCalves ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid as always. And yes, please test HID and specifically LED direct replacements for HID lamps. (LED with D1S D3S sockets etc)