Hey guys! I’m looking for an EDC light that’s 800+ (pref 1000+) lumens, tailcap switch, rechargeable via mini USB or USB-C, and less than $50– is that price point delusional?
The closest I’ve gotten is the Wurkkos FC11 but that’s a little too large for my pocket and doesn’t have the tailcap switch (which means it turns on in my pocket sometimes and I can’t turn it on as quick when I grab it).
My use case is obviously flashlighty stuff but an important use for me is that it’s part of my self defense layering.
Lumintop has a “Tool AA 2.0 EDC” that is about the perfect shape (fits in my fist- not square, knobby, or fat) and size (3.52*0.73 inch), but it’s not rechargeable, not as bright as the Wurkkos (but still bright at 650 lumens), and I don’t need its 5 different light modes to cycle through if I accidentally tap the back during use. Still would recommend the light, and I thought about getting a USB-C rechargeable AA for it, but as previously stated I’d really like something a little brighter and ideally a better tailcap switch.
I browsed the forum, and I saw a couple posts about the Wurkkos TS10. It’s kind of similar in size to another light I have and is a little fat for what I’m looking for. I think the FC11 is as thick or a little thinner, and still a bit big for what I’m looking for. May still try the TS10 if I can’t find anything else. I’d still consider stuff outside of the $50 price range but I really want something inside if at all possible.
I really like my sofirn sc31t. Got it for $17 on AliExpress. 2000 peak lumens but it has several settings if you want it dimmer. usbc rechargeable with an 18650 battery. Has a tailcap switch. Might be slightly larger than you are wanting.
sofirn sc18 I have is also good at 1800 peak lumens for about $10, with several brightness settings, but it's more likely to turn itself on in drawers if you don't use the lock feature (quadruple click the button). Also usbc rechargeable with an 18650 battery. No tailcap switch. Pretty small, might be what you're wanting.
Looking at their website, the sc32 looks like it might be what you want.