Top ten headlamps: reviews, pros and cons

Head-mounted flashlights are necessary in situations where there is an acute shortage of lighting, but the hands are busy and it is impossible to hold a regular flashlight. Head-mounted models are actively used in construction, during travel, fishing, outings, etc. For each task, the requirements for lighting devices are also different. Here are the best headlamps for different purposes.

Rating of the best headlamps

It is difficult to determine the quality of flashlights without personal contact, but their characteristics come to the rescue.

The main parameters taken into account when compiling a rating of lanterns:

• lighting brightness;
• ease of fastening;
• type of power supply;
• battery life;
• ease of construction;
• range of beams.

Also, when selecting models, much attention was paid to owner reviews, expert reviews, value for money.

Eshoo 3LED Headlamp

Not exactly a headlamp in the usual way. It attaches with a simple clip to any narrow object: hat, cap, shirt, doors, etc. Thanks to the universal lock, the device easily turns into a head-mounted flashlight. The lighting device allows you to achieve the main goal - to free your hands.

Ultraflash LED5351

The uncomplicated head-mount flashlight from Ultraflash has an extremely simple design. The low price of the device also affected its functionality. The lighting device lacks everything superfluous, but it copes with its main task perfectly. Thanks to the beam brightness of 15 lumens, the device is able to illuminate everything at a distance of up to 20 m. The main light source is LEDs, known for their economical energy consumption. The flashlight works from three AAA batteries for 70 hours.

TROPHY TG9

The head torch of a domestic manufacturer is in demand among buyers because of the optimal combination of price and quality in the budget niche. It has a classic design and a set of sturdy head clips. The lack of operating modes in the device is perceived by some users as a plus, nothing needs to be adjusted, turned it on and off. The peculiarity of the model is that it runs on a pair of ICR18650 format rechargeable batteries.

Mixxar CZK20

It is a small, classic headlamp with a compact body that attaches securely to the head. The wide elastic band prevents the device from sliding, but does not create a feeling of pressure. The flashlight works in three modes: dim, bright and intermittent. The uniqueness of the lighting device lies in the presence of a motion sensor, which automatically turns off the light in a stationary state, and turns it on after putting it on.

TRLIFE BL254

This headlamp is the leader in beam brightness. It is based on 5 LED compartments, each of which generates a luminous flux with a brightness of 8000 lm. The exceptionally plastic body made the flashlight lightweight, only 280g, and reasonably resistant to drops. The beam travels at an angle of 180 °, then can travel 150 m to the final target. The flashlight can work in 4 modes for a couple of hours. Equipped with a 500mAh battery.

BORUiT RJ-3000

The interest in this headlamp is due to the presence of an ultraviolet luminescence mode with a long wave of 395 nm. The developers provide 3 lighting modes: bright, weak and UV. With a flashlight, you don't have to be afraid to get caught in the rain. The elements of its body are made of aluminum, therefore they are resistant to moisture. The elastic headband also deserves a positive mention, with a simple adjustment to the size of the head.

Nite Ize Inova STS

Unique headlamp with simple touch controls. To switch it on and off, just slide your finger lightly across the panel. Smartphones are unlocked in the same way. Other functional benefits include the ability to turn on a white or yellow light with a swipe of your finger to one side. The model is interesting due to the presence of a waterproof case that can withstand small immersion to a depth of 1 m. There are 5 modes of light: normal, dim, bright, strobe and SOS.

BORUiT HL-720

An attractive feature of the headlamp is that it has a strobe mode (which is quite rare). It has a waterproof case that withstands rain and other moisture well. With regard to other characteristics, the flashlight is standard, but with slightly higher parameters in comparison with analogues.

UltraFire W616

The compact headlamp has the strongest luminous flux. It rests not only on elastic straps, but also on a plastic case along the fabric mounts. On the one hand, this leads to high-quality fixation, on the other hand, it reduces the wearing comfort for people with large heads. In the maximum brightness mode, the flashlight is capable of illuminating objects at a distance of up to 1 km.

Bright Beam PANDA 2R

Much more expensive model of a flashlight with a bright design and an orange body.The device is simple to operate, it can be used both in normal mode and switched to the Boost mode, which significantly increases the beam brightness up to 800 lumens. LEDs allow you to independently choose the type of lighting: yellow, white or ultraviolet. One of the advantages of the model is the presence of a water-resistant case.

All headlamps from the list of the best deserve attention and will become a "magic wand" in a particular area. There are both powerful devices that can illuminate the area at a distance of up to 1 km, as well as the simplest and cheapest flashlights, costing up to 100 rubles.