Cheapest rechargeable flashlights, per 1,000 lumens

USB-rechargeable flashlights can be topped up from a power bank, a power station or a car, so you are not hunting for fresh batteries in an outage. Ranked by price ÷ the maximum lumens in the product name; lights whose name gives no lumen figure follow, lowest price first.

#1 today$15.70Nitecore Store

In stock492 brands

Price range$34.95to $419.95

Median price$79.95in stock today

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 EDC31 3500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$15.70	3,500 lm	$54.95	no change
#2	Nitecore EX7 6000 Lumen High Performance Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$16.66	6,000 lm	$99.95	no change
#3	Nitecore EDC29 6500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flat EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$16.92	6,500 lm	$109.95	no change
#4	Nitecore EDC37 8000 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flat EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$17.49	8,000 lm	$139.95	no change
#5	Nitecore EDC35 5000 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$17.99	5,000 lm	$89.95	no change
#6	Fenix LR35R Rechargeable LED Flashlight - 10,000 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$19.99	10,000 lm	$199.95	no change
#7	Fenix LR60R Rotary Switch Rechargeable Searchlight - 21000 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$20.00	21,000 lm	$419.95	no change
#8	Fenix LR50R V2 White, Red, UV Search & Rescue Flashlight - 18,000 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$20.55	18,000 lm	$369.95	no change
#9	Fenix E40R Rechargeable EDC Flashlight - 5000 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$21.99	5,000 lm	$109.95	no change
#10	Nitecore EDC25 3000 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flat EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$24.98	3,000 lm	$74.95	no change
#11	Fenix C7 High-performance Rechargeable LED Flashlight - 3000 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$26.65	3,000 lm	$79.95	no change
#12	NITECORE MH12 Pro 3300 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$27.26	3,300 lm	$89.95	no change
#13	Nitecore EDC23 2500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Ultra-Slim EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$29.98	2,500 lm	$74.95	no change
#14	Nitecore MH25 Pro 3300 Lumen Long Throw Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$30.29	3,300 lm	$99.95	no change
#15	Nitecore EDC07 1500 Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$30.63	1,500 lm	$45.95	no change
#16	Nitecore MT2C Pro 1800 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$33.31	1,800 lm	$59.95	no change
#17	Fenix WT26RM Rechargeable Work Light - 2500 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$35.98	2,500 lm	$89.95	no change
#18	Fenix TK20R V2.0 Rechargeable Flashlight \| 3000 lumens Fenix Store In stock	$43.32	3,000 lm	$129.95	no change
#19	Nitecore EDC09 Swivel Head 1600 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flat Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$43.72	1,600 lm	$69.95	no change
#20	Nitecore MT1C Pro 1000 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$44.95	1,000 lm	$44.95	no change
#21	Nitecore MT2A Pro 1000 Lumen LED EDC Rechargeable Flashlight, Use 2x AA Nitecore Store In stock	$44.95	1,000 lm	$44.95	no change
#22	Nitecore TIP3 (TIP 3) 720 Lumen Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$48.54	720 lm	$34.95	no change
#23	Nitecore MH11 1000 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$49.95	1,000 lm	$49.95 ~~$59.95~~ 17% off per brand	no change
#24	Nitecore TUP2 1200 Lumen MCT Rechargeable Keychain EDC Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$49.96	1,200 lm	$59.95	no change
#25	Nitecore MT1A Pro 800 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flashlight, Use 1xAA Nitecore Store In stock	$52.44	800 lm	$41.95	no change
#26	Nitecore MH10 v2 1200 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$54.13	1,200 lm	$64.95	no change
#27	Nitecore NWL20 600 Lumens Rechargeable COB Mechanics Work Light Nitecore Store In stock	$58.25	600 lm	$34.95	no change
#28	Fenix PD36R V2 Compact Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight - 1700 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$58.79	1,700 lm	$99.95	no change
#29	Nitecore EDC15 1200 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flat Flashlight with UV Light Nitecore Store In stock	$63.29	1,200 lm	$75.95	no change
#30	Nitecore EDC17 1500 Lumen Rechargeable EDC Flat Flashlight with White LED, UV, and Green Laser Nitecore Store In stock	$63.30	1,500 lm	$94.95	no change
#31	Nitecore TINI 3 600 Lumen Multi-Color Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	$66.58	600 lm	$39.95	no change
#32	Fenix E09R Rechargeable High-Output Flashlight - 600 Lumens Fenix Store In stock	$71.58	600 lm	$42.95	no change
#33	Nitecore MT10C 920 Lumen Rotary Rechargeable Helmet Light Nitecore Store In stock	$81.47	920 lm	$74.95	no change
#34	Fenix SW06R Multipurpose Pivoting Clip-On Light Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$54.95	no change
#35	Fenix E18R V2 Rechargeable LED Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$59.95	no change
#36	Fenix PD25R Rechargeable LED Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$59.95	no change
#37	Fenix WT16R Rechargeable Work Light Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$64.95	no change
#38	Fenix E28R V2 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$69.95	no change
#39	Fenix E35R High-Performance Rechargeable LED Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$79.95	no change
#40	Fenix PD32R Rechargeable Silent Switch LED Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$79.95	no change
#41	Fenix PD35R Compact Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$89.95	no change
#42	Fenix UC35 V2.0 LED Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$89.95	no change
#43	Fenix PD40R V3 Rechargeable Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$119.95	no change
#44	Fenix TK15R Adaptive Control Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$119.95	no change
#45	Fenix TK22R Rechargeable Tactical & Duty Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$139.95	no change
#46	Fenix LD45R Digital Focus Rechargeable LED Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$159.95	no change
#47	Fenix TK35R Rechargeable High-Performance Tactical Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$199.95	no change
#48	Fenix TK30R Tactical White Laser Rechargeable Flashlight Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$279.95	no change
#49	Nitecore P40 3171 Yards Ultra Long Throwing Rechargeable LEP Flashlight Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$339.95	no change

We have 16 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 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.

Sold out today (4)

Nitecore Store Nitecore TIP3 (TIP 3) 720 Lumen Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight - Used, last price $27.96
Fenix Lighting Fenix E18R EDC Rechargeable Flashlight DISCONTINUED, last price $64.95
Nitecore Store NITECORE MH25 v2 USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight, last price $89.95
Fenix Lighting Fenix TK35R RED Rechargeable Flashlight - DISCONTINUED, last price $199.95

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What is the cheapest rechargeable flashlights right now?

At today's prices: Nitecore Store Nitecore EDC31 3500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable EDC Flashlight at $15.70 per 1,000 lumens ($54.95). This page updates every day.

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