Energizer HC-300 LED Flashlight, IPX4 Water Resistant, Maximum Durability, Smart Dimming LED, High-Performance Task Light, Batteries Included, Black/Gray

I have a number of more expensive flashlights (Surefire, etc.) that are great for what I use them for (hiking, EDC, etc.), so I know a bit about flashlights. Here's what I like about the Energizer Hard Case Task Light:1. Good power (2 settings - low and high)2. Bright white beam color3. Wider-angle beam, relative to some other types of lights4. Runs on 2 AA batteries, cheap and easy availability5. Side switch is very easy to activate6. Flat bottom allows it to stand up7. Seems durable8. Excellent valueFor general use around the home and car I find this flashlight to be much better and more useful than the higher-power, tactical-style lights. It throws a much wider beam that's useful within 20 feet or so in a dark room. The switch is much easier to activate than typical tail-cap switches.Some reviewers said the battery life is poor. I typically use it for a minute or two at a time, perhaps a couple of times a day, so I can't offer any useful feedback on battery life. It did seem that the batteries that came with it didn't last too long - don't know if they were just old batteries that had been on the shelf for awhile or if the flashlight does drain batteries fairly quickly.I popped in a pair of Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries. They fit and worked fine. Some rechargeables are slightly larger than standard AA batteries and fit can be an issue, but the Eneloops fit just like regular AA batteries.One issue I encountered seemed like a problem but wasn't. I was having problems turning the flashlight on, and it was only providing one power setting, not two. I thought it may have been faulty, but it was just low batteries. Popped in another set of batteries and it was fine.If you're looking for a high-output tactical light, this isn't it. But it's a great flashlight for home and car use.Assuming the flashlight holds up over time, it's a steal at the price it sells for.

Was shocked at the value of this light, very bright and crisp ligh produced. We constantly have power outages in the summer and needed something to safely navigate the house when the lights are out. This light was perfect. No it's not a heavy duty everyday carry or work light but for the average homeowner, it's perfect! It's small enough to tuck into a shelf for emergencies. It has great rubber coating that makes it feel durable and long lasting and the lens is very thick and shockingly bright light that you can dim. For general use, this is a great value!

I own several dozen other LED flashlights, but virtually all of them are only rated for a 1 or 1.5 meter drop. The Energizer HC-300 LED Flashlight is rated to survive a drop of 7 meters (about 23 feet), so this is now the light that I carry in my toolbox and use when I am up on a ladder. The HC-300 is an excellent task light. Not sure what the LED is (maybe a Luxeon V?), but the tint is a nice neutral white at about 4800K that doesn't wash out colors like the very cold white purplish tint that you typically see from cheap LEDs. The total internal reflection (TIR) lens forms a beam with a large diffused hot spot, about 45 degrees of bright spill, and then about 100 degrees of dimmer spill, so you have extra light in the center of the beam but enough spill to see surroundings. Nominal output is 300 lumens in High and 45 lumens in Low, with no silly/useless "blinky" modes. Low mode is plenty of light for close-up tasks, so that is the mode I usually use. To avoid leaking alkaline batteries that would ruin the flashlight, I keep primary lithium batteries (Energizer e2) in mine. The rugged case makes the EC-300 larger than most other 2 x AA flashlights, and if you are sensitive to pulse width modulation (PWM), the EC-300 has visible PWM in Low mode. In three months of infrequent use, I have not experienced any of the flickering or tailcap-loosening problems reported by some other reviewers. Although I choose other flashlights for everyday carry (EDC) or when I need either brighter light or a dim moonlight mode, the HC-300 is my preferred flashlight for knocking around in my toolbox or for using when I am up on a ladder, because it will survive if I drop it.

Was as described. It has two settings one very bright.

I bought it for its IP rating, durability, and because it can run on all kinds of AA batteries. But the performance I would score 3/5. It dies too fast without any notice.

We have a few of these flashlights at our camper. They are great because of the squared shape & the rubbery coating—they don’t roll anywhere! They are just the right size & easy to operate. Brightness is enough for being outside during the night, and it’s helpful to have 2 brightness options

Great light, love that it can adjust from 30 lumen to 300 lumen. I don’t always need full power. It’s lightweight and ergonomically efficient. The price is right, I have some lights that are 10x the price so I like that I get a lot for little in this package. Good light for the glovebox, backpack or whatever. Shipping is next day quick, price as mentioned is great and the quality not only of the flashlight body but the actual light quality is great.

My last two copies of this flashlight are in the trash after less than one year due to failed on/off switches. I had purchased one of these about five years ago that lasted those five years and that I liked. It was cheap, lightweight and durable. So I decided to buy two more copies to replace that first one, about a year ago. Unfortunately, I had a consistent problem with those last two in that, after I turned the flashlight on, and then off, the light would then not turn on again until after some long period, maybe 12 to 24 hours. So, it sounds like this model has gone down hill in the last few years.