Alternatives to GP Discovery CR42

10 flashlights at a similar price that compete with the CR42 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

GP Discovery · 2022

CR42

1,000 lm18650 Li-ion

approx. price≈ $40

5.4

Cheaper

National Geographic Iluminos 80022% cheaper Higher score

RovyVon Aurora A21 G2+3.1 score Newest

Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 AA2025

Alternatives to the CR42

NEBO · 2022Davinci 1000

5.4

7% cheaper ≈ $40

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RovyVon · 2022Aurora A21 G2

8.6

Same price ≈ $40

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Acebeam · 2023TAC

6.5

Same price ≈ $40

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Acebeam · 2023Pokelit AA 1000

15% cheaper ≈ $35

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Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro

6.5

10% pricier ≈ $45

Maximum runtime 20 h vs 40 h

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National Geographic · 2022Iluminos 800

5.2

22% cheaper ≈ $30

Maximum output 800 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Nitecore · 2022P10 V2.0

5.7

54% pricier ≈ $65

Maximum output 1,100 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Fenix · 2022LD22 V2.0

6.9

46% pricier ≈ $60

Maximum output 800 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Acebeam · 2025Rider RX 2.0 AA

5.4

10% pricier ≈ $45

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Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0

6.1

Same price ≈ $40

Maximum runtime 58 h vs 40 h

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