Most enthusiasts and reviewers agree that Fenix flashlights have the best build-quality and reliability for their price. Streamlight, one of the few brands of flashlights made in the U.S.A, is highly rated by reviewers on Amazon. Other top rated brands are: Cree, Dorcy and Surefire.
See also our list of the Brightest LED Flashlights.
Streamlight 74301 Strion Flashlight
Rated: 4.8 of 5 stars from 72+ Amazon reviewers
This 74301 Strion by Streamlight shines at 160 lumens. It is currently on sale for $94 (was $181) at Amazon.
Fenix E21 Flashlight
Rated: 4.7 of 5 stars from 128+ Amazon reviewers
With a output of 160 lumens on its high setting, the Fenix E21 Flashlight, is perhaps the brightest and best quality flashlight under $50. It’s on sale for $32.45 (was $48) at Amazon.
Other top-rated LED flashlights: Coaster LED Lenser, CREE X-Tactical ATE0C2L007 and the SureFire E2D LED Defender. We also like this mini LED flashlight:
The Fenix LD01 Keyring Flashlight
The Fenix LD01 is barely larger than the AAA battery it uses (we recommend using a low-discharge rechargeable NiHm AAA battery). The flashlight illuminates with 80 lumens on its highest setting, which is brighter than most full-size flashlights.
The Fenix LD01 is solidly built — it uses a Cree Q5 LED as its light source, and the lens is made of toughened, anti-reflective glass. It weighs 1.6 ounces, and it is “IPX-8 water proof”, meaning it is suitable for continuous submersion. The flashlight is also RoHS compliant — it does not contain non-toxic heavy metals or flame retardants.
You can the Fenix LD01 from Amazon for about $40.
