Rechargable LED Flashlight/Torch

Without any idea of what sort of thing you're after it's hard to suggest anything. We don't even know if you're looking for something for a child or adult son.

Generally the things to consider on a portable lightsource are

1. Brightness. How bright does it need to be? As Andy says a lot of claims are either when the torch is cold (i.e. the first few seconds of operation) or on more dubious places like amazon they can be totally fictional. And if it's for a child you probably don't want too bright.

2. Beam angle. Are you going to be using it to light up a room, or look into the distance? Brightness is typically given as total light output (lumens) so at the same brightness the narrower the beam the further you can see.

3. Battery life. Is this being taken on week long camping trips, for a couple of hours walking the dog or just use around the house?

4. Portability. How small and light does it need to be?

5. Durability. Cheap plastic will suffice for occasional use, but if this is going to get used in a way where it's bashed about regularly then you'll probably want to spend a bit more for better build quality.


I wouldn't personally be keen on random brand chinese electronics off amazon as they tend to be a bit of a lottery in terms of quality. It's hard to tell in advance whether they're acceptable or really nasty. if you're after something cheap then the sort of torches sold at a supermarket or DIY shop are often at least as good these days.

That's not to say don't go Chinese, the higher end Chinese torch market is actually pretty good with brands like Convoy having built a solid reputation. If you wanted something bright and well build then £40-50 on something like a Convoy M3-C would be a good choice. (edited)

A different thought. This has an internal battery. It has a robust construction. It is not super bright, but very convenient and I usually charge it fully before outings. I cannot vouch for the longevity of the battery, however. Blukar LED Torch Rechargeable, 2000L Super Bright Adjustable Focus Flashlight, 4 Lighting Modes, Long Battery Life, Waterproof Pocket Size Torch for Power Cuts, Emergency, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools