Coast HX5 130 lm Black LED Flashlight AA Battery

This is a great little Flashlight. There is just one major downside i would love to see addressed and that is the single brightness mode. I actually bought a rechargeable 3.6v 14500 size lithium ion battery with a built-in micro USB port at the same time from the same hardware store i purchased this flashlight from because i knew it was compatible. It is significantly brighter with the 14500 lithium cell and that's what i like about this light is it's so small and light yet extremely bright if you do decide to run it on a 14500 battery cell. Unfortunately the same reason why it's so good is also the downside as when you are using a 14500 cell there is no option for a lower lumen mode but only the single mode which is an impressive 410 lumens with the 14500 battery. It would've been really nice to see a lower 100 lumen mode too. This is the biggest downside for me about this flashlight. If you really do want to have a lower output from it you xan always use a normal alkaline battery or 1.2v NiMH cell as this Flashlight is dual power and more or less compatible with any AA sized battery with a voltage range of 1.2-3.7v which i find really useful. The zoom mechanism is also super smooth. I was quite surprised by how good it feels. I have the HX6R and XP6R both of which are very similar in size and brightness to this HX5 and also have the adjustable focus feature but this HX5 definitely has the smoothest and best feeling zoom/focusing mechanism out of the 3. Overall it's a great little light and unlike the HX6R and XP6R (HX5R and HX6R are the same exact light by the way so if i reference either of the 2 just know that they are exactly the same) the HX5 does have more widely available battery options to choose from as opposed to the property Zithion Z555 16500 cell on the HX6R/HX5R and less standard 16340 or CT123 size battery on the XP6R. Although those are slightly brighter overall in terms of maximum lumen output and have more modes this one is by far the most flexible when it comes to your power options. The HX6R can also run on a standard AA battery but i noticed that the light output is rather weak on it and nowhere near the 180 lumens you get out of this HX5 with the same AA battery so the HX5 is definitely a lot more efficient when it comes to running it on a standard AA or NiMH battery whereas the HX6R only performs it's best when it's used with it's property Zithion Z555 16500 battery which isn't the case with the HX5 as you can just swap in any commonly available 14500 lithium ion cell and have a significantly brighter flashlight without the worry of a property battery.

Really bright and convenient to carry. Clips in pocket and to hat, best of both worlds.

Best pocket light ever made. Use with Lithium ion battery for great light from a small source. Rugged -I drop mine regularly and never been damaged. I gift these often as my friends and relatives deserve the best.

Like the multipurpose use and definitely recommend getting the rechargeable battery for it that they make. It makes it brighter and last longer. I have 2 of them and use one at work for detail oriented stuff cause I'm a process tech in plastic injection molding. Keep it in my tool box and have one that's for home use too that I always have on me. When I get to work I just keep it in my car cause my other on is in tool box. I've been a loyal customer for over 2 decades now also.

I’ve been using these flashlights for years excellent product very dependable

I didn’t actually buy an HX5, but found one while magnet fishing and it still worked! Definitely impressed by that!

Ive used Coast Products for 15 Yrs. They are the Best.........

Small yet powerful! Great to have one in every room!

Convent to Cary and very resistant to moisture. Ability to focus in flood or spot

Small, lightweight, the 2 way clip is very functional.

Original flashlight lasted 2 months till the switch failed. Received a warranty replacement light. The replacement light failed after after 1 month of use. Once again, crappy switch failed. Here is a fix. How about a screw in end cap to turn on/off the beam? 1 moving part. No more crappy switch.

I had one before for a long time, it finally died and I used the lifetime warranty. It was quick and easy. Got my new light. It's fantastic. As a paramedic I clip it on my hat so hands are free and I can see what I'm looking at. Thanks coast.!!

This has been my EDC for years. Always dependable. Have given several as presents. Everyone loves them.

I have had my HX5 for 4 years now and I carry and use it everyday. I have found it to be reliable and user friendly. Highly recommend

Great flashlight high quality nice and bright. Perfect size.

Great little no frills light. Really bright with the rechargeable battery but no slouch with a regular lithium battery. This is my second one. The first is a year old and still going strong.

My first HX5 lasted 6-8 years with active daily use (nightly dog walks) until the switch wore out. I like the small size, simple on-off switch, flood to spot light slide focusing, and ruggedness. In addition to replacing mine, I've bought several to stuff stockings this year.

The HX5 is a very nice, quality flashlight. The on/off switch works well consistently, and the light beam is consistent. I've had other LED flashlights that have been unreliable. I now have several Coast flashlights and I definitely notice their superior quality.. I'm very happy with the Coast products.

I can't praise this little thing enough. The design and mechanics are as perfect as it gets. Simple and to-the-point. Fits right in the palm of your hand and is super compact and easy to use. Only one cycle of light to click through - and boy, is it bright with the rechargeable battery!. Brilliant. This means you don't have to keep clicking or wonder which brightness setting you're on (which I hate). Gosh, I'll put up with a slightly mushy switch for all this, and mine's not bad. I need one for every corner of the house and car. Now, I hope they don't sell out 'cause I said this.

These are the best pocket flashlights to carry everyday. I've owned them for years. I've dropped them, I've dunked them in water, I've had them on my hat in the rain for hours and still never had a failure