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Flashlight beam distance (ANSI FL1) by year
Median beam distance (ANSI FL1) of flashlights released in 2018 — 178 m, in 2026 — 204 m.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 m | 130 m – 369 m | 86 |
| 2025 | 163 m | 103 m – 356 m | 120 |
| 2024 | 200 m | 115 m – 400 m | 85 |
| 2023 | 150 m | 92 m – 317 m | 76 |
| 2022 | 170 m | 88 m – 251 m | 108 |
| 2021 | 160 m | 87 m – 266 m | 102 |
| 2020 | 208 m | 105 m – 299 m | 58 |
| 2019 | 273 m | 169 m – 399 m | 34 |
| 2018 | 178 m | 83 m – 277 m | 60 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.
