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LuxLibre lights against popular flashlights
On this page: Light · Runtime from the brightest mode · Small lights · Mid-size lights · Large lights · What is not in the tables · Sources
This page compares the LuxLibre reference designs with popular everyday-carry lights of the same cell size. It shows how much light each one gives, how long it lasts, how far it throws, and what it costs.
Read this first. None of the LuxLibre lights has been built yet.
- LuxLibre figures are simulated with the LuxLibre simulator. They are lumens out of the front with the LED at 85 °C, in 25 °C still air. Throw marked “est.” is an estimate from the optic’s beam angle.
- The other lights’ figures were measured by the independent reviewers listed under Sources, each with their own set-up. Mostly this is 1lumen, using an integrating sphere or a lumen tube.
A simulation is not a measurement, so treat the LuxLibre numbers as targets that a built light still has to meet. When a LuxLibre light is built, its measured numbers will replace the simulated ones here.
The data is in data/flashlights.json and the charts are made by tools/comparison_charts.py. Prices are US retail prices seen in October 2026 and they change often. For a LuxLibre design the price column gives the estimated cost to build one light in a batch of five, with all fees, shipping and VAT included. That is a prototype cost, not a retail price.
Light: at 30 s and after 10 minutes
Each line goes from the light at 30 s (filled mark) to the light after 10 minutes (open mark). The 10-minute figure is what the body can hold once it is warm, so it matters more than the peak for anything longer than a quick look.
Runtime from the brightest mode
Runtime is measured from switching on the brightest mode until the light falls below 10 % of its 30 s output (the ANSI FL1 end point). Every light steps down on the way, so this is not time at full brightness.
Small lights: 16340 and smaller cells
| Light | Length × Ø (mm) | Weight (g) | Cell | Light at 30 s (lm) | After 10 min (lm) | Throw (cd) | Runtime | Charging | Water | Extras | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olight Baton 4 | 63 × 21 | 54 | 16340 (Olight), 650 mAh | 1,441 | 303 | 7,075 | 1 h 06 min | magnetic cable | IPX8 | – | 54.99 |
| Fenix E18R V2.0 | 67 × 22 | 56 | 16340 (Fenix), 700 mAh | 1,101 | 378 | 5,000 | 45 min | USB-C | IP68 | – | 59.95 |
| EDCO Mini-14 | 69.4 × 19 | 33 (est.) | 14350 LiPo made to order, about 400 mAh | 978 | about 195 | 5,600 (est.) | 51 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | red and UV side lights; settings page | about 220-250 to build |
| EDCO Mini-16 | 73.5 × 22 | 54 (est.) | 16340, 650 mAh | 944 | about 230 | 11,000 (est.) | 1 h 07 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | red and UV side lights; settings page | about 220-250 to build |
| Nitecore TIP SE | 60 × 24.5 × 13.8 (flat) | 26 (claimed) | built-in, 500 mAh | 721 | – | 3,003 | – | USB-C | IP54 | – | 29.95 (sold out) |
| RovyVon A3 Pro (G4) | 61 × 16 | 20 | built-in LiPo, 330 mAh | 416 | 119 | 3,025 | 1 h 13 min | USB-C | IPX6 | – | – |
Where the EDCO Mini stands.
- Against the 60 mm keychain lights it was designed to beat, the Mini gives more light.
- Against the RovyVon A3 Pro, the Mini-16 gives more than twice the light at 30 s and almost twice after 10 minutes, from twice the battery.
- Against the Nitecore TIP SE, it gives about a third more light at 30 s.
- The best 16340 lights do better on light. The Olight Baton 4 and Fenix E18R V2.0 are 6-11 mm shorter. The Baton 4 gives about 50 % more light at 30 s. Both hold 300-380 lm after 10 minutes, where the Mini holds about 230.
- What the Mini adds:
- red and UV side lights;
- a standard USB-C port and a settings page for every parameter;
- a sealed body aimed at IPX8;
- an open design you can build and change.
Mid-size lights: 14500, 18350 and 18500 cells
| Light | Length × Ø (mm) | Weight (g) | Cell | Light at 30 s (lm) | After 10 min (lm) | Throw (cd) | Runtime | Charging | Water | Extras | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDCO-18 (v0.2) | 97.8 × 26 | – | 18500, 1,500 mAh | 1,759 | about 330-390 | 18,000 (est.) | 1 h 39 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | settings page | about 230-250 to build |
| EDCO-14 (v0.2) | 95.6 × 22 | – | 14500, 1,000 mAh | 1,561 | about 260-320 | 11,000 (est.) | 1 h 18 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | settings page | about 230-250 to build |
| Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2 | 79 × 32.5 | 96 | 18350, 1,100 mAh | 1,380 | 366 | 2,695 | 1 h 02 min | magnetic cable | IPX8 | red, green, blue and UV LEDs | – |
| EDCO Prism | 83 × 28 | 80 (est.) | 18350, 1,200 mAh | 1,248 | about 280-350 | 3,000 (est.) | 1 h 29 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | colour beam: red, green, blue and any mix; RGB button; settings page | about 240-280 to build |
| Emisar D3AA | 78 × 24 | 68 | 14500 or AA (not supplied) | 1,138 | 216 | 4,142 (at switch-on) | 52 min | external charger | IP67 | RGB aux LEDs; Anduril 2 | 35.81 |
| EDCO v0.1 | 93.5 × 20 | 65 (est.) | 14500, 1,500 mAh | 966 | about 290 | 6,605 | 2 h 21 min | USB-C | IPX8 target | settings page | about 235 to build |
| FlashKa v0.7 | 99.2 × 20 × 18 | – | 14500, 1,500 mAh | 966 | about 280 | 6,605 | 2 h 17 min | USB-C | not rated | RGB key ring; green laser; Bluetooth app and presenter mode | – |
| Skilhunt M150 V3 | 84 × 21 | 55 | 14500, 800 mAh | 327 | 155 | 2,808 | 1 h 09 min | magnetic cable | IPX8 | – | 49.00 |
Where they stand.
- EDCO-18 and EDCO-14 are the brightest lights in this group at 30 s, and they throw the furthest.
- After 10 minutes the EDCO-18 holds about the same as the MiX-7, and the EDCO-14 a little less.
- Both run longer from turbo than any measured light here.
- The price is length: they are 96-98 mm long, about 20 mm longer than the MiX-7 and the D3AA.
- EDCO Prism against the Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2, the only other light of this size with a colour main beam:
- The Prism gives about 10 % less white light at 30 s and a little less after 10 minutes.
- It runs longer from turbo and should be lighter (about 80 g, an estimate, against 96 g).
- It uses a standard USB-C port instead of a magnetic cable.
- It mixes any colour at any brightness in one optic, and a settings page sets every parameter.
- EDCO v0.1 and FlashKa v0.7 give less light at 30 s than the D3AA. They hold more after 10 minutes and run more than twice as long as the D3AA, because their 1,500 mAh cell is large for the class.
Large lights: 18650 and 21700 cells, large built-in packs
No LuxLibre design is this size yet. These lights are here for context: a bigger body holds more light for longer.
| Light | Length × Ø (mm) | Weight (g) | Cell | Light at 30 s (lm) | After 10 min (lm) | Throw (cd) | Runtime | Charging | Water | Extras | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix PD36R Pro | 146 × 27 | 171 | 21700 (Fenix), 5,000 mAh | 2,494 | 832 | 34,200 | 3 h 21 min | USB-C | IP68 | two tail buttons | 119.95 |
| Olight Warrior Mini 3 | 111 × 23 | 121 | 18650 (Olight), 3,500 mAh | 1,643 | 453 | 14,075 | 3 h 53 min | magnetic cable | IPX8 | side and tail buttons | 89.99 |
| Acebeam E70 Mini | 111 × 26 | 124 | 18650, 3,100 mAh | 1,561 | 488 | 4,500 | 1 h 57 min | USB-C on the cell | IP68 | – | 79.90 |
| Olight Arkfeld Ultra | 120 × 27 × 16 (flat) | 120 | built-in, 1,500 mAh | 1,282 | 377 | 3,429 | 2 h 05 min | magnetic cable | IPX7 | UV LED; green laser | 119.99 |
| Nitecore EDC27 UHi | 135 (flat) | 121 | built-in, 1,700 mAh | 1,133 | – | 27,326 | – (turbo is an 8 s burst) | USB-C | IP54 | OLED screen | 89.95 |
| Nitecore EDC25 | 136 × 31 × 14 (flat) | 105 | built-in, 1,700 mAh | 1,066 | – | 6,425 | – (turbo is a 15 s burst) | USB-C | IP54 | – | 74.95 |
| Wurkkos FC11C | 116 × 24 | 112 | 18650, 3,000 mAh | 975 | 499 | 6,100 | 3 h 26 min | USB-C | IPX8 | – | 22.99 |
The Nitecore EDC25 and EDC27 UHi start at 3,278 lm and 3,099 lm but hold that for only a few seconds. Their 30 s figure is what they give after the burst.
What is not in the tables
- The Emisar D4V2 and the Sofirn SC31 Pro. The reviewers disagree too much: one D4V2 test used fan cooling, and the SC31 Pro’s 30 s output differs by about half between two reviewers.
- The Sofirn SC13A, the Wurkkos TS11 and the RovyVon A8 G4. No independent measurements were found, only the makers’ claims.
- The Wurkkos TS10 V2. The only measured one is the titanium version, which steps down to 66 lm within 30 s, so it does not stand for the aluminium light.
Sources
Every figure for another light comes from the review named here, as read on 24 October 2026. Measured figures were checked against the review pages.
- Olight Baton 4: 1lumen. The Premium Edition was tested; the light is the same.
- Fenix E18R V2.0: 1lumen.
- Nitecore TIP SE: zeroair. The weight is Nitecore’s figure.
- RovyVon A3 Pro (G4): 1lumen. Its brightest mode is called High.
- Emisar D3AA: 1lumen. Tested with a Vapcell H10 14500.
- Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2: 1lumen.
- Skilhunt M150 V3: 1lumen. Nichia 519A version.
- Acebeam E70 Mini: 1lumen.
- Olight Warrior Mini 3: 1lumen.
- Wurkkos FC11C: 1lumen.
- Olight Arkfeld Ultra: 1lumen.
- Nitecore EDC25: 1lumen.
- Nitecore EDC27 UHi: 1lumen.
- Fenix PD36R Pro: 1lumen.
The LuxLibre figures come from each design’s page: EDCO Mini, EDCO Prism, EDCO v0.2, EDCO v0.1 and FlashKa v0.7. Each page shows how its figures were simulated.