- compoundsemi.com
- Trends
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
Flashlights
Flashlight beam distance (ANSI FL1) by year
Median beam distance (ANSI FL1) of flashlights released in 2018 — 245 m, in 2026 — 204 m.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 m | 130 m – 369 m | 70 |
| 2025 | 222 m | 132 m – 410 m | 85 |
| 2024 | 216 m | 131 m – 400 m | 73 |
| 2023 | 166 m | 116 m – 454 m | 54 |
| 2022 | 172 m | 86 m – 303 m | 53 |
| 2021 | 192 m | 103 m – 374 m | 58 |
| 2020 | 250 m | 140 m – 335 m | 37 |
| 2019 | 303 m | 180 m – 399 m | 32 |
| 2018 | 245 m | 127 m – 345 m | 32 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.







