How to choose a led flashlight?

Flashlight is a common lighting tool, widely used in outdoor adventure, night work, family emergency and other occasions.With the continuous progress of science and technology, the types and functions of flashlights are becoming more and more diversified, white laser flashlight and LED flashlight are two popular flashlights. Consumers need to consider several factors when purchasing flashlights.

Brightness

The brightness of a flashlight is one of the most important factors affecting its usefulness.Brightness is usually expressed in lumen. the higher the lumen, the higher the brightness of the flashlight, of course, the faster the consumption of battery power. In general, outdoor adventure and night work need to use a high brightness flashlight, while the family emergency can choose a moderate brightness flashlight. Consumers can choose a flashlight that suits their needs according to the purpose of use.

Battery type

The battery type of flashlight is closely related to the flashlight’s “cost of use”, “convenience”, “working time”, “brightness” and other indicators. The common types of batteries on the market today are dry batteries, rechargeable batteries and lithium batteries. Dry batteries are easy to use, but the service life is shorter, because they need to be replaced often, inevitably causing some pollution to the environment. Rechargeable batteries can be recharged, long service life, but need to be equipped with the appropriate charger. Lithium batteries have higher energy density and longer service life, but the price is higher. Consumers can choose the type of battery according to their needs and budget when choosing flashlights.

Flashlight Material

The material of the flashlight is also an important factor in its quality and durability. Common flashlight materials include aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and plastic. Aluminum flashlights are lightweight and durable, and are a common material for outdoor adventure and night work flashlights. Stainless steel flashlights are strong and durable, suitable for high-intensity working environment. Plastic flashlights are lightweight and inexpensive, and are suitable for general purposes such as family emergencies..

Flashlight Function

The function of the flashlight is also one of the factors that consumers need to consider when choosing a flashlight. The functions of flashlights on the market are becoming more and more diversified, and common functions include waterproof, drop-proof, zoom, infrared and so on. Ordinary waterproof flashlights are suitable for outdoor adventure and water activities, and can ensure normal use in harsh environments. High waterproof flashlight is suitable for underwater environment, such as IPX8 waterproof flashlight, due to the high waterproof design, suitable for underwater work or diving. Drop-proof flashlight is suitable for high-intensity working environment, which can ensure that it is not easy to be damaged in the case of accidental impact and so on. Zoom flashlight can adjust the degree of light concentration and dispersion, suitable for occasions that require flexible adjustment of the lighting range. Infrared flashlight is suitable for night work and military and other special areas.