Equipped with a USB charging port, the Anker LC90 offers the convenience of recharging the flashlight without the need for disposable batteries. I don’t regret the LC90 purchase but let’s put it this way, I had the LC40 and LC90 on the way out to take for anyone. Anker is a popular brand among computer geeks, but can they win the respect of no-nonsense armed citizens, cops and those in the military with its like of flashlights?

My only complaint is that it is somewhat difficult to switch between light modes but other than that, it is a great flashlight and worth every penny. The ANSI/PLATO FL1 flashlight standard is exacting both in how flashlight performance is to be tested and how that information is displayed to consumers.After several e-mails back and forth, they sent me a replacement torch, which, despite the fact that it's often stuck in either strobe or SOS modes while going through all the modes, for the most part, works. I would prefer that the charging port was on the side or something and the button to turn it on/off was like the old one.

The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. I recommend pairing whichever one you get with the Powerport Solar so you can shine at night and recharge during the day. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The Anker Rechargeable Bolder LC90 LED Flashlight is a powerful pocket sized flashlight that will light of the night that is built to last. Not only is it great having a rechargeable flashlight, I love that it has a zoom ability so you can focus the beam on certain spaces.

The new LC40 is the “must have” for leaving the house, the LC130 is the “must have” for in the house, the LC90 original is a good general-purpose torch which didn’t really need doubling the battery life, after all you could just unscrew and swap the 18650, it did last all night anyway on its dimmest setting. From 50 to several 100 feet the light pattern is bright and you can see everything within the light pattern. I suppose this could be beneficial for an extended power outage when you need light from sunset to sunrise and then can recharge during the day, so if that is your only intended use for this, the two-cell may just be the way to go. LONG-LASTING] Up to 6 hours (Medium-beam mode) of powerful, non-diminishing brightness from the included premium rechargeable 3350mAh battery.

Thanks for the review and comparison, while I do not have either if these lights I can say that from the looks of it the smaller power button is a pain. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. In my test, I drop the flashlight six times onto a concrete sidewalk from the height specified by the manufacturer’s rating. The older LC90 used two caps the inner screwed down on the battery and the outer cap offered the button but compare with the older LC40 which had no USB port (remove battery to recharge) and the newer LC40 contains one cap which is combined charger+button. The information also allows you to draw your own conclusions about how well a manufacturer has represented its product.So, for the homeowner keeping a light next to his or her bed, or the cop working a long night shift, this is a significant drawback. They may be coming back in the future, but I broke my last one, so in the meantime can anyone recommend anything similar in style, brightness and battery life? If you are unfamiliar with what lumens and candela measure, don’t worry: most people are confused by them and some flashlight companies have taken advantage of this over the years. They mention that the built-in USB charging is a great idea, and it's easy to charge via a micro-USB cable. The Anker LC90 features multiple flashlight modes, including Eco, High, Low, Medium, SOS mode, and Strobe mode, offering versatility in different situations.