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· 5 in stock · prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET
Best flashlights under $50, per 1,000 lumens
In-stock flashlights under $50 today, ranked by price ÷ the maximum lumens in the product name. Good stocking-stuffer territory, and one per room is a sensible outage plan.
The ranking lowest cost per 1,000 lumens first
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| Rank | Product | $ / 1,000 lumens | Lumens (product name) | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nitecore EDC07 1500 Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock | $30.63 | 1,500 lm | $45.95 | no change |
| #2 | Nitecore TIP3 (TIP 3) 720 Lumen Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock | $48.54 | 720 lm | $34.95 | no change |
| #3 | Nitecore MH11 1000 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock | $49.95 | 1,000 lm | $49.95 | no change |
| #4 | Nitecore MT1A Pro 800 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flashlight, Use 1xAA Nitecore Store In stock | $52.44 | 800 lm | $41.95 | no change |
| #5 | Nitecore TINI 3 600 Lumen Multi-Color Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock | $66.58 | 600 lm | $39.95 | no change |
We have 3 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
Specs marked "product name" are read from the brand's own product title. Products sold in several sizes at different prices are left out of per-unit math so the spec matches the price.
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Questions people ask
What is the cheapest flashlights under $50 right now?
At today's prices: Nitecore Store Nitecore EDC07 1500 Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight at $30.63 per 1,000 lumens ($45.95). This page updates every day.
How often is this ranking updated?
Daily. We check each brand store once a day and rebuild this page; the last check was Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET.
Why isn't my favorite brand listed?
We only collect prices from stores whose terms allow automated price checks. Brands that forbid it, such as EcoFlow, Jackery and Sawyer, are listed on our methods page.