By year

Flashlights of 2023

133 models from 36 brands released in 2023 — the best of the year, launches by month and typical specs.

2022 2024

Models133−34% vs 2022

Brands36

Median score6.7

Best of the yearAcebeam H15 2.0

Top rated

Best flashlights of 2023

Acebeam · 2023

H15 2.0

2,800 lm

9.7

Fenix · 2023

HM65R-DT Dual

1,500 lm170 m18650 Li-ion, CR123A91 g

9.6

Fenix · 2023

LR40R V2.0

15,000 lm900 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po842 g

9.5

Ryobi · 2023

RLL18-0

850 lm

9.4

Acebeam · 2023

K75 2.0

6,500 lm2,716 m

9.4

Fenix · 2023

LR60R

21,000 lm1,085 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po1,500 g

9.4

Makita · 2023

ML011G

300 lm240 mPower-tool battery

9.3

Nitecore · 2023

MH12 Pro

3,300 lm505 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po

9.2

Makita · 2023

DML817

300 lmPower-tool battery78 g

9.2

Imalent · 2023

BL50

3,600 lm18650 Li-ion

9.2

Fenix · 2023

HM71R

2,700 lm230 m21700 Li-ion208 g

9.1

NEBO · 2023

Galileo Air 1000

1,000 lm20 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po285 g

9.0

All 133 models of 2023

Median

Typical specs of 2023

Spec	2023	2022	Change
Maximum output	650 lm	650 lm	±0
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	150 m	170 m	−12%
Peak beam intensity	13,220 cd	—	—
Maximum runtime	40 h	26 h	+54%
Water protection (IPx)	IPx7	IPx7	±0
Weight	116 g	154 g	−25%

Most active brands in 2023

Fenix22 Nitecore15 Ledlenser13 Acebeam11 Petzl8 Silva6 RovyVon5 Olight4 Brunner Outdoor4 Nextorch4

Other years

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