Coast XP9R 1000 Lumen USB-C RECHARGEABLE-DUAL POWER LED Flashlight with PURE BEAM SLIDE FOCUS and Top Grade Aluminum Build

I work in industrial maintenance and this is probably the 8th or 9th flashlight I've tried, and sofar this one's actually standing up to the task. Bright as heck to light up stuff far away with a great focus beam, but also comes with a dim option for long battery life. (20ish hours)Additionally, being powered by a standard 18650 cell means it's easy to hot swap batteries when they die. Lastly, durability. Sofar this one's better than others I've used, but I also haven't dropped this one 30' yet off a lift. Will definitely be sticking with this one for the Future.

Already Scratched right out of the box. Functionality is good but disappointed. Don’t have the time to return and get a replacement.

Good flashlight I liked

The Coast XP9R I've bought probably 20 flashlights over the last 10 years for my job, from Walmart/Coleman specials to tactical-this-and-that. I really like this flashlight. The size is great, fits well in the hand and is comfortable to hold. I love that the adjustable beam has a lock function, most adjustables just slide up and down so when you remove them from a belt holster they would change what you had set. With XP9R, if you set it for beam or flood, it stays there unless you change it. Normally when you get into "mid-range" tactical lights ($30-70), they start making giant lamp housings and/or they look ugly, or they have features that nobody really needs. If you're breaking auto glass more than once in a lifetime, you probably also carry a standard window punch. You'll probably never use a flashlight for self-defense on its own. I keep it in a leather belt holster meant for a streamlight strion. I know Coast sells flashlight holsters but I don't want nylon on my duty belt. Thankfully haven't dropped it yet, so durability has not been tested. Maybe if I buy a second one, I'll put it through some real abuse (drop tests, knocking on doors, etc) and make a video or a real review. Cons: The battery has to be completely removed from the unit to charge. The charging port is directly on the battery. It does take two CR-123A (double check this, folks) as a backup. Coast could sell this directly with one spare battery so you could always have one charging. I wish Full Power was the first setting instead of the second click. It is definitely bright and throws light down the block. I severely dislike lanyard holes on flashlights.

takes 3xAAA or a rechargeable battery. it's solid and bright, but a bit bulky because of the power source. other lights in this brand offer a pencil beam, which this unit does not offer. overall, i'm not sure whether i'd prefer the version that takex 2xAA, but either will perform well.