With that in mind, we researched dozens of rechargeable flashlights, considering their brightness, ease of use, versatility, durability, and design. Our best overall pick is the Anker Rechargeable Bolder LC40 Flashlight, thanks to its quality brightness, range of lighting modes, and user-friendly design. Here are the best rechargeable flashlights. With its impressive battery life, useful range of light settings, user-friendly features, and durable construction, the Anker Rechargeable Bolder LC40 Flashlight is our top choice for most people. This model has High, Medium, Low, Strobe, and SOS light modes and a memory mode, which allows the flashlight to turn on to its last-used brightness automatically. Our tester found this feature quite handy and appreciated how the compact and lightweight design paired with the anti-slip finish made the flashlight easy and comfortable to grip.  You use the light mode of your choice in various conditions since the strong aluminum case can hold its own against rough handling. Our tester dropped the flashlight on multiple surfaces, such as concrete flooring, and the flashlight came out unscathed. It’s also water-resistant with an IP65 rating against dust and sprays of water, so you can use it in rainy weather. You can also count on it to hold up in colder temperatures as low as 14 degrees. While you can charge this flashlight with the provided Micro USB cable or a 5-volt adapter, our tester was disappointed that the charging adapter doesn’t come with the flashlight. Despite that minor inconvenience, the flashlight has longevity. It can run 20 hours when on medium mode and has an estimated LED lifespan of 50,000 hours. Price at time of publish: $30 Brightness: 400 lumens | Run Time: 20 hours on medium | Weight: 4.3 ounces | Durability: IP65  The Stanley Fatmax comes with several convenient features to increase usability. Two noteworthy details include a heavy-duty case and bezel with a stand that pivots and collapses when necessary, making hands-free operation possible. You can even plug in electronics via an integrated USB port and charge them using the spotlight’s battery power. While this flashlight is heavier, weighing approximately 2 pounds, it has an overall user-friendly design. Its easy grip and simple-to-use trigger allow you to cycle between High and Low modes. You can also count on protection from a three-year warranty. Price at time of publish: $70 Brightness: 750 to 920 lumens | Run Time: 1 hour on high, 7 hours on low | Weight: 2 pounds | Durability: Not listed This flashlight has four other modes besides its maximum Turbo setting: Infinity High (685 lumens), Infinity Low (15 lumens), Firefly (0.5 lumens), and Strobe (550 lumens). While the highest mode could be great for outdoor settings, the Firefly mode, the dimmest mode, is ideal for late-night reading. This model can operate for an impressive 12 days in the Firefly mode, but the battery life can be considerably lower on higher settings. On the plus side, it’s conveniently rechargeable via a USB cord and has a magnetic tail, so you can attach it to metal surfaces for hands-free lighting. Price at time of publish: $60 Brightness: 1500 lumens | Run Time: 55 minutes to 12 days | Weight: 1.6 ounces | Durability: IPX8 This flashlight packs powerful brightness into a straightforward design, relying on a single button for light control. It’s designed for seamless adjustments, allowing you to quickly access Turbo mode by double-clicking the button, and it can run for a whopping 30 days in Firefly mode. The TC15 V3 has a maximum brightness of 2403 lumens in Turbo mode and a minimum brightness of 1 lumen in Firefly mode. However, in Turbo mode, the flashlight can only run for a little over two minutes at 2403 lumens before dropping to 732 lumens for 106 minutes. The other four modes are High (1057 lumens), Medium (330 lumens), Low (34 lumens) and Strobe (1040 lumens).  Price at time of publish: $76 Brightness: 2403 lumens | Battery Life: 2.3 minutes to 30 days | Weight: 2.6 ounces | Durability: IPX8 In addition to ample brightness, the HL-X 1000 is also rugged, with an anodized aluminum case that is impact-resistant and waterproof up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. A pocket clip and a holster offer easy carrying, and at under 6 inches long and about 6 ounces, it’s still relatively compact. While the light mode switch might be fussy, this flashlight offers reliable brightness and durability with a 2-meter impact resistance and an IP68 rating, which means it’s dustproof and waterproof, able to handle up to 2 meters of submersion in water. It’s also backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Price at time of publish: $77 Brightness: 1000 lumens | Battery Life: 1.5 hours on high, 23 hours on low | Weight: ‎5.7 (with batteries), 6.2 ounces (with rechargeable battery back) | Durability: IP68 Durability aside, the flashlight also offers you a whopping 2100 lumens of brightness on High mode and a more-than-adequate 300 lumens of brightness on Low mode, and the beam can reach up to 1,640 feet. The battery can last up to eight hours on Low mode, while High mode runtime spans from a brief two minutes at maximum brightness to 23 minutes at 300 lumens. The Warrior X Pro vibrates at various intervals when the battery is low. The closer the bursts of vibration are, the lower the battery power left. When it’s time to recharge, the magnetic USB charging cable offers fast performance—which the manufacturer claims is 100 percent faster charging than the Warrior X model. Price at time of publish: $120 Brightness: 2100 lumens | Battery Life: 2 minutes to 8 hours | Weight: 8.43 ounces | Durability: IPX8 This headlamp has a flood and mixed beam option, three levels of brightness in its white light mode, and a strobe feature in its red light mode. High mode offers a 450-lumen output, Medium mode offers a 110-lumen output, while Low mode offers a 6-lumen output. The red light is especially handy at night since it won’t overwhelm your vision or others’ vision in heavy darkness. The main downside of this headlamp is it’s not fully waterproof, only able to withstand splashes of water, and not full submersion. However, the lock feature prevents accidentally switching it on. It can also last up to 160 hours after a full 3-hour charge via the included Micro USB cable and is compatible with AAA batteries for backup power. Price at time of publish: $69 Brightness: 450 lumens | Battery Life: 2 to 160 hours | Weight: 2.8 ounces | Durability: IPX4 One of the main highlights of the MT21C flashlight is the magnetic tail that allows you to stick the flashlight to metal surfaces and have hands-free use of the light. The head is also adjustable by 90 degrees, so you don’t have to worry about the light shooting straight down when it’s mounted. This versatility means you can stick the flashlight in your front pocket or work belt and illuminate what’s ahead of you without holding it. This flashlight also comes with handy accessories such as a holster, lanyard, and pocket clip, and compatibility with several rechargeable battery types, including the 18650 unit provided, which offers up to 700 hours of runtime.   Price at time of publish: $70 Brightness: 1000 lumens | Battery Life: 1 to 700 hours | Weight: 3.65 ounces | Durability: IPX8

Durability and Weight

Look at the flashlight’s materials. Some of the most durable products have a hardshell case, waterproof case, or a variation that includes a stand or USB port. Grippy materials and non-slip details can also be vital if you’re on the move with your flashlight. If you plan to spend a lot of time camping or outdoors, the more durable the materials and the higher the Ingress Protection (IP) rating for dust and water protection, the better. The manufacturer may also supply specific details about drop and low-temperature resistance. Although not always considered a key feature, a flashlight’s weight can also make or break its convenience. If an item is too heavy or bulky for travel or if it’s too small to be effective, you may be less inclined to use it.

Brightness and Beam Distance

The beam distance is how far the flashlight projects, typically measured in meters. Make sure these numbers, in connection with the lumens (brightness), make sense, especially if you plan to use your flashlight outdoors. “If you want to scare a bear or human, feral cat, whatever, you want a tight focused beam,” says Jacobson. “For tent camping, you want a lot of light close to you. For that, a spread focus pattern is best.” You may also want to consider the various lighting and beam options, such as strobe or special modes like red lights for use at night.

Why Trust The Spruce?

Sarah Toscano is a staff writer at The Spruce, specializing in smart home and home tech. She has been researching products as an e-commerce writer for over a year, with a focus on all things related to tech, gadgets, and entertainment. She read through various customer reviews and discussion forums, watched an array of video reviews, and analyzed each product’s specs to help make the picks for this article. Cliff Jacobson, an outdoor writer, consultant, and Distinguished Eagle Scout. also provided insights on rechargeable flashlight considerations for outdoor use.