Curated list · Flashlights
High-CRI flashlights
We compared 10 lights that meet these criteria. Prices start at $22.99.
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At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Light | Output | Beam | Weight | Battery | Charging | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix HP35R Professional | 4,000 lm | 450 m | Not published | Built-in battery | USB-C | $229.95 |
| Wurkkos DL08 4-in-1 Dive Light | 3,600 lm | — | 0.3 lb · 149 g | 21700 | USB-C | $59.99 |
| Wurkkos DL07 Amphibious | 3,000 lm | — | 0.3 lb · 140 g | 26650 | — | $63.99 |
| Wurkkos HD15 USB C | 2,000 lm | — | 0.2 lb · 72 g | 18650 / 18350 | USB-C | $23.99 |
| Prometheus Lights Maelstrom MXS "Standby" | 1,700 lm | 280 m | 0.7 lb · 323 g | 26650 | — | $166.50 |
| Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A | 1,200 lm | 155 m | 0.2 lb · 110 g | 18650 | USB-C | $22.99 |
| Malkoff Wildcat 18650 | 1,050 lm | — | Not published | 18650 | — | $237.99 |
| Malkoff Wildcat 21700 | 1,050 lm | — | Not published | 21700 | — | $249.99 |
| Prometheus Lights Preon P2.5 MKIII | 250 lm | 55 m | 0.1 lb · 45 g | AAA | — | $90 |
| Prometheus Lights Beta QRv3 | 90 lm | 40 m | 0.1 lb · 60 g | AAA | — | $150 |
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The Fenix HP35R Professional is a 4,000 lm headlamp with a 450 m beam. It has a built-in battery and charges over USB-C. It uses a XHP70 + 2x Luminus SST20 LED.
Worth knowing: Fenix doesn't publish this light's weight.
- Max output
- 4,000 lm
- Beam
- 450 m (492 yd)
- Weight
- Not published
- Battery
- Built-in battery
- Charging
- USB-C
- LED
- XHP70 + 2x Luminus SST20
$229.95at Fenix store
Check price for the Fenix HP35R Professional at Fenix store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Fenix HP35R ProfessionalLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (94.5)
- Built-in USB-C charging
- Red light
- IP66 rated
- 2 m impact resistant
Worth knowing
- Fenix doesn't publish this light's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Fenix store)
The Wurkkos DL08 4-in-1 Dive Light is a 3,600 lm, 0.33 lb flashlight. It runs on 21700 and charges over USB-C. It uses a Luminus SFT40 LED and it's 13.9 cm (5.5 in) long.
It's the 5th lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store).
- Max output
- 3,600 lm
- Beam
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.3 lb · 149 g
- Battery
- 21700
- Charging
- USB-C
- LED
- Luminus SFT40
$59.99at Wurkkos store
Check price for the Wurkkos DL08 4-in-1 Dive Light at Wurkkos store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Wurkkos DL08 4-in-1 Dive LightLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
- Built-in USB-C charging
- Red light
- IP68 rated
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store)
The Wurkkos DL07 Amphibious is a 3,000 lm, 0.31 lb flashlight. It runs on 26650. It uses a CREE XPL-HI LED and it's 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long.
It's the fifth lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store).
- Max output
- 3,000 lm
- Beam
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.3 lb · 140 g
- Battery
- 26650
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- CREE XPL-HI
$63.99at Wurkkos store
Check price for the Wurkkos DL07 Amphibious at Wurkkos store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Wurkkos DL07 AmphibiousLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
- Red light
- IPX-8 rated
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store)
The Wurkkos HD15 USB C is a 2,000 lm, 0.16 lb flashlight. It runs on 18650 or 18350 and charges over USB-C. It uses a LH351D + Luminus SST20 LED and it's 11 cm (4.3 in) long.
It's the third lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store).
- Max output
- 2,000 lm
- Beam
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.2 lb · 72 g
- Battery
- 18650 / 18350
- Charging
- USB-C
- LED
- LH351D + Luminus SST20
$23.99at Wurkkos store
Check price for the Wurkkos HD15 USB C at Wurkkos store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Wurkkos HD15 USB CLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
- Built-in USB-C charging
- Pocket clip
- IP68 rated
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store)
Image not availableThe Prometheus Lights Maelstrom MXS "Standby" is a 1,700 lm, 0.71 lb flashlight with a 280 m beam. It runs on 26650. It uses a Nichia 144A LED and it's 14.2 cm (5.6 in) long.
At 0.7 lb it's the heaviest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: heaviest light in this list.
- Max output
- 1,700 lm
- Beam
- 280 m (306 yd)
- Weight
- 0.7 lb · 323 g
- Battery
- 26650
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- Nichia 144A
$166.50was $185at Prometheus Lights store, Java
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
- Lockout
- IPX6 rated
Worth knowing
- Heaviest light in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Prometheus Lights store)
Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A
Lowest priceThe Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A is a 1,200 lm, 0.24 lb flashlight with a 155 m beam. It runs on 18650 and charges over USB-C. It uses a Nichia 519A LED and it's 11.6 cm (4.6 in) long.
It's the fourth lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight and the least expensive here at $22.99. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store).
- Max output
- 1,200 lm
- Beam
- 155 m (170 yd)
- Weight
- 0.2 lb · 110 g
- Battery
- 18650
- Charging
- USB-C
- LED
- Nichia 519A
$22.99at Wurkkos store
Check price for the Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A at Wurkkos store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519ALowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (95)
- Built-in USB-C charging
- Magnetic tail
- Lockout
- Pocket clip
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Wurkkos store)
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The Malkoff Wildcat 18650 is a 1,050 lm flashlight. It runs on 18650. It uses a Cree XP-L LED, peak intensity is 5,500 cd and it's 15.2 cm (6.0 in) long.
Worth knowing: Malkoff doesn't publish this light's weight.
- Max output
- 1,050 lm
- Beam
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
- Battery
- 18650
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- Cree XP-L
$237.99was $257.97at Malkoff store, Cool
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
Worth knowing
- Malkoff doesn't publish this light's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Malkoff store)
Image not availableColors: Cool
The Malkoff Wildcat 21700 is a 1,050 lm flashlight. It runs on 21700. It uses a Cree XP-L LED, peak intensity is 5,500 cd and it's 15.2 cm (6.0 in) long.
It's the most expensive here at $249.99. Worth knowing: Malkoff doesn't publish this light's weight.
- Max output
- 1,050 lm
- Beam
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
- Battery
- 21700
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- Cree XP-L
$249.99was $260.98at Malkoff store, Cool
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
Worth knowing
- Malkoff doesn't publish this light's weight
- Battery not included
- Sold by one retailer we track (Malkoff store)
Image not availableThe Prometheus Lights Preon P2.5 MKIII is a 250 lm, 0.10 lb flashlight with a 55 m beam. It runs on AAA. It uses a Nichia 519A LED and it's 13 cm (5.1 in) long.
It's the lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight, 278 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Prometheus Lights store).
- Max output
- 250 lm
- Beam
- 55 m (60 yd)
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 45 g
- Battery
- AAA
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- Nichia 519A
$90at Prometheus Lights store, HAIII Storm Grey
Check price for the Prometheus Lights Preon P2.5 MKIII at Prometheus Lights store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Prometheus Lights Preon P2.5 MKIIILowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (92)
- Pocket clip
- IPX8 rated
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Prometheus Lights store)
Image not availableColors: Raw Brass
The Prometheus Lights Beta QRv3 is a 90 lm, 0.13 lb flashlight with a 40 m beam. It runs on AAA. It uses a Nichia 519A LED and it's 7.5 cm (2.9 in) long.
It's the second lightest of the 7 lights here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Prometheus Lights store).
- Max output
- 90 lm
- Beam
- 40 m (44 yd)
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 60 g
- Battery
- AAA
- Charging
- Not published
- LED
- Nichia 519A
$150at Prometheus Lights store
Check price for the Prometheus Lights Beta QRv3 at Prometheus Lights store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Prometheus Lights Beta QRv3Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- High CRI (90)
- IPX8 rated
- Brass body
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Prometheus Lights store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest high-CRI flashlights?
The Prometheus Lights Preon P2.5 MKIII is the lightest at 0.1 lb (45 g), by manufacturer spec (3 of the 10 lights don't publish a weight).
What's the cheapest option?
The Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A, with a lowest in-stock price of $22.99 this week.
Which is brightest?
The Fenix HP35R Professional, at 4,000 lm (the brand’s stated maximum, usually a short turbo burst).
Which charge over USB-C?
The Fenix HP35R Professional, the Wurkkos DL08 4-in-1 Dive Light, the Wurkkos HD15 USB C and the Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A have a built-in USB-C charging port.
How we chose
This list includes every light in our database that meets all of these criteria: cri 90+ (stated). Lights are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.