Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
See links below for current pricing and any offers for all the flashlights featured. I want to help you find the perfect flashlight or torch as we call them in the UK, for everyday carry (EDC). That something that ideally fits in your trouser pocket but sometimes jacket pocket - something you can take with you everywhere.
It needs to be compact, lightweight and powerful and all my top ten choices weigh 120g or less and are shorter than 120mm. With maximum outputs ranging from 750 lumens all the way up to 4000 lumens.
My first video in this series covered even smaller keychain torches. That video also introduces a few technical terms - so it’s worth a watch if anything I cover in this video needs further explanation: youtu.be/5Q9DiRQPCr4
I’ve thoroughly tested over 20 torches, taking multiple torches on my morning walk every day over the last 4 weeks to see how they fare in real life use. And I’ve again tested them quantitatively in my homemade, self-calibrated lumen testing enclosure to check manufacturers’ sometimes wild claims on just how bright these torches are.
I ran every torch in its brightest mode since this is the headline figure manufacturers like to quote. And I ran them for at least 10 minutes in the testing enclosure.
I’ve also measured their colour temperature and accuracy with a spectrometer - if you’re using a torch for longer periods of time the quality of light is also important.
Please feel free to use the timeline chapters if you want to jump around the video.
All beam shots filmed with exposure fixed and at 5000K colour temperature.
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Company offers (I'll try and keep this updated):
You can get 10% off at Olight's store using my affiliate code GIDON10 at checkout. This code works on top of sales prices!
I get a small kickback which helps support this channel. If you do use my code - thank you it's much appreciated!
Store: olightstore.uk/s/REO74M
Olight Baton 3: olightstore.uk/s/EC41TI
Olight Warrior Mini 2: olightstore.uk/s/JPN2JR
Olight Baton 3 Pro: olightstore.uk/s/4YA99W
As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any of the international Amazon links below:
Olight Baton 3: geni.us/cJlbJ or with charging case: geni.us/4bNunZN
Olight Warrior Mini 2: geni.us/5ccw2
Olight Baton 3 Pro: geni.us/s63Ja4
Fenix E18R V2.0: geni.us/CsVelRe
Fenix PD25R: geni.us/TSRa
Nitecore T4K: geni.us/0GTwmXI
Thrunite T1S: geni.us/lAc2v71
Thrunite T2: geni.us/Gi8EO1
Acebeam E70 Mini: geni.us/FdgPCi
Skilhunt M150 V3: geni.us/5crav9y (can't see this currently listed yet)
Sofirn SC31 Pro: geni.us/6jr6
Sofirn SC21 Pro: geni.us/oVS5iar
Sofirn SC18: geni.us/4TVx4ee
Wurkkos TS10: geni.us/iFvrWL
Wurkkos FC13: geni.us/WMJ6a (can't see this currently listed yet)
Wurkkos TS25: geni.us/zv0uns ((can't see this currently listed yet)
Lumintop GTA: geni.us/iwlltF
Emisar D4V2: intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4v2-high-power-led-flashlight.html
7 Best Keychain Flashlights for EDC (Everyday Carry): youtu.be/5Q9DiRQPCr4
Best headlamp? | 16 tested - budget, running & overall top picks: youtu.be/HdKksbOYy9M
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:59 Wurkkos TS10. 1400 lm, Anduril 2, high CRI, auxiliary LEDs. AA - only 14500, tail switch
8:00 Fenix E18R V2.0. 1200 lm, 16340 or CR123A
11:26 Olight Baton 3. 1200 lm, 16340 only, charging case or magnetic charging
16:17 Skilhunt M150 V3. 750 lm, high CRI, AA - Li-ion, alkaline, NiMH, magnetic charging
21:02 Thrunite T1S. 1200 lm, 18350 only
24:21 Fenix PD25R. 800 lm with 250m throw, 16340 or CR123A, tail switch
27:59 Nitecore T4K. 4000 lm, integrated battery, OLED real-time display
32:21 Sofirn SC31 Pro. 2000 lm, Anduril 2, 18650. Also Sofirn SC18, Wurkkos FC13
36:11 Olight Warrior Mini 2 (WM2). 1750 lm, 18650, tail switch and side switch, magnetic charging
40:42 Acebeam E70 Mini. 2000 lm, 18650, high CRI, tail switch
44:30 Honourable mentions: Olight Baton 3 Pro (1500 lm, 18650, magnetic charging), Thrunite T2 (3757 lm, 21700), Wurkkos TS25 (4000 lm, 21700, Anduril 2, RGB aux LEDs, power bank feature), Emisar D4V2 (3800 lm, 18650 Anduril 2, RGB aux LEDs, high CRI LEDs), Lumintop GTA (550 lm with 585m throw, AA - Li-ion, alkaline, NiMH)
46:40 Conclusions
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#olight #fenix #nitecore #thrunite #acebeam #skilhunt #sofirn
See links below for current pricing and any offers for all the flashlights featured. I want to help you find the perfect flashlight or torch as we call them in the UK, for everyday carry (EDC). That something that ideally fits in your trouser pocket but sometimes jacket pocket - something you can take with you everywhere.
It needs to be compact, lightweight and powerful and all my top ten choices weigh 120g or less and are shorter than 120mm. With maximum outputs ranging from 750 lumens all the way up to 4000 lumens.
My first video in this series covered even smaller keychain torches. That video also introduces a few technical terms - so it’s worth a watch if anything I cover in this video needs further explanation: youtu.be/5Q9DiRQPCr4
I’ve thoroughly tested over 20 torches, taking multiple torches on my morning walk every day over the last 4 weeks to see how they fare in real life use. And I’ve again tested them quantitatively in my homemade, self-calibrated lumen testing enclosure to check manufacturers’ sometimes wild claims on just how bright these torches are.
I ran every torch in its brightest mode since this is the headline figure manufacturers like to quote. And I ran them for at least 10 minutes in the testing enclosure.
I’ve also measured their colour temperature and accuracy with a spectrometer - if you’re using a torch for longer periods of time the quality of light is also important.
Please feel free to use the timeline chapters if you want to jump around the video.
All beam shots filmed with exposure fixed and at 5000K colour temperature.
--------
Company offers (I'll try and keep this updated):
You can get 10% off at Olight's store using my affiliate code GIDON10 at checkout. This code works on top of sales prices!
I get a small kickback which helps support this channel. If you do use my code - thank you it's much appreciated!
Store: olightstore.uk/s/REO74M
Olight Baton 3: olightstore.uk/s/EC41TI
Olight Warrior Mini 2: olightstore.uk/s/JPN2JR
Olight Baton 3 Pro: olightstore.uk/s/4YA99W
As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any of the international Amazon links below:
Olight Baton 3: geni.us/cJlbJ or with charging case: geni.us/4bNunZN
Olight Warrior Mini 2: geni.us/5ccw2
Olight Baton 3 Pro: geni.us/s63Ja4
Fenix E18R V2.0: geni.us/CsVelRe
Fenix PD25R: geni.us/TSRa
Nitecore T4K: geni.us/0GTwmXI
Thrunite T1S: geni.us/lAc2v71
Thrunite T2: geni.us/Gi8EO1
Acebeam E70 Mini: geni.us/FdgPCi
Skilhunt M150 V3: geni.us/5crav9y (can't see this currently listed yet)
Sofirn SC31 Pro: geni.us/6jr6
Sofirn SC21 Pro: geni.us/oVS5iar
Sofirn SC18: geni.us/4TVx4ee
Wurkkos TS10: geni.us/iFvrWL
Wurkkos FC13: geni.us/WMJ6a (can't see this currently listed yet)
Wurkkos TS25: geni.us/zv0uns ((can't see this currently listed yet)
Lumintop GTA: geni.us/iwlltF
Emisar D4V2: intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4v2-high-power-led-flashlight.html
7 Best Keychain Flashlights for EDC (Everyday Carry): youtu.be/5Q9DiRQPCr4
Best headlamp? | 16 tested - budget, running & overall top picks: youtu.be/HdKksbOYy9M
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:59 Wurkkos TS10. 1400 lm, Anduril 2, high CRI, auxiliary LEDs. AA - only 14500, tail switch
8:00 Fenix E18R V2.0. 1200 lm, 16340 or CR123A
11:26 Olight Baton 3. 1200 lm, 16340 only, charging case or magnetic charging
16:17 Skilhunt M150 V3. 750 lm, high CRI, AA - Li-ion, alkaline, NiMH, magnetic charging
21:02 Thrunite T1S. 1200 lm, 18350 only
24:21 Fenix PD25R. 800 lm with 250m throw, 16340 or CR123A, tail switch
27:59 Nitecore T4K. 4000 lm, integrated battery, OLED real-time display
32:21 Sofirn SC31 Pro. 2000 lm, Anduril 2, 18650. Also Sofirn SC18, Wurkkos FC13
36:11 Olight Warrior Mini 2 (WM2). 1750 lm, 18650, tail switch and side switch, magnetic charging
40:42 Acebeam E70 Mini. 2000 lm, 18650, high CRI, tail switch
44:30 Honourable mentions: Olight Baton 3 Pro (1500 lm, 18650, magnetic charging), Thrunite T2 (3757 lm, 21700), Wurkkos TS25 (4000 lm, 21700, Anduril 2, RGB aux LEDs, power bank feature), Emisar D4V2 (3800 lm, 18650 Anduril 2, RGB aux LEDs, high CRI LEDs), Lumintop GTA (550 lm with 585m throw, AA - Li-ion, alkaline, NiMH)
46:40 Conclusions
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#olight #fenix #nitecore #thrunite #acebeam #skilhunt #sofirn
