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Flashlight maximum output by year
Median maximum output of flashlights released in 2018 — 400 lm, in 2026 — 1,500 lm.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,500 lm | 600 lm – 2,925 lm | 152 |
| 2025 | 700 lm | 320 lm – 1,600 lm | 237 |
| 2024 | 1,200 lm | 500 lm – 2,525 lm | 132 |
| 2023 | 625 lm | 350 lm – 1,700 lm | 121 |
| 2022 | 625 lm | 325 lm – 1,200 lm | 180 |
| 2021 | 500 lm | 210 lm – 1,300 lm | 157 |
| 2020 | 700 lm | 300 lm – 1,525 lm | 99 |
| 2019 | 635 lm | 356 lm – 1,370 lm | 58 |
| 2018 | 400 lm | 200 lm – 1,000 lm | 66 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.







