I remember the time before LEDs when one of the best lights you could get was a Maglite. Looking it says a 3 cell Maglite (incandescant) put out 45 lumens so this one you reviewed beats that easily in the medium mode. I do wonder how you know when it switches from the rechargeable battery to the alkaline batteries. If I did not already have a flashlight that ran on both a rechargeable and alkaline batteries this would be a decent choice at the price. I also think the Acebeam Pokelit AA I got on Amazon for about a dollar more also on sale was a good choice for me running on an included rechargeable although I had to supply my own alkaline battery. Thanks for an interesting and informative review.
Maglites were the old go-to for flashlights! I plan on doing Maglite reviews in the future. A lot of rechargeable flashlights are much lighter than traditional alkaline batteries, which is a nice bonus. This flashlight says nothing about how long each battery source can last. It only note the overall runtime. But I'll have to check out the Acebeam brand of flashlights as well. Thanks for watching!
I have been using Maglite 5C for nearly 50 years. Just last week I put lithium batteries 26650 x 3 and a 2 inch brass atthe end and also put a new led bulb into it. Oooh the results I get is completely different. Now I have got 12 volts instead of 7.5 volts. And its rechargeable!!
@@hs1bsk Sorry I'm just now seeing this. I haven't been very active lately. And yes! It's amazing how a better battery or bulb can effect flashlight performance and brightness.
I remember the time before LEDs when one of the best lights you could get was a Maglite. Looking it says a 3 cell Maglite (incandescant) put out 45 lumens so this one you reviewed beats that easily in the medium mode.
I do wonder how you know when it switches from the rechargeable battery to the alkaline batteries.
If I did not already have a flashlight that ran on both a rechargeable and alkaline batteries this would be a decent choice at the price. I also think the Acebeam Pokelit AA I got on Amazon for about a dollar more also on sale was a good choice for me running on an included rechargeable although I had to supply my own alkaline battery.
Thanks for an interesting and informative review.
Maglites were the old go-to for flashlights! I plan on doing Maglite reviews in the future. A lot of rechargeable flashlights are much lighter than traditional alkaline batteries, which is a nice bonus. This flashlight says nothing about how long each battery source can last. It only note the overall runtime. But
I'll have to check out the Acebeam brand of flashlights as well. Thanks for watching!
I have been using Maglite 5C for nearly 50 years. Just last week I put lithium batteries 26650 x 3 and a 2 inch brass atthe end and also put a new led bulb into it. Oooh the results I get is completely different. Now I have got 12 volts instead of 7.5 volts. And its rechargeable!!
@@hs1bsk Sorry I'm just now seeing this. I haven't been very active lately. And yes! It's amazing how a better battery or bulb can effect flashlight performance and brightness.
I do and really need help to charge
Okay, so when you hook up the USB cable does it not work? Or just not hold a charge?