The Value of LED Flashlights

With their durability, low power consumption and the fact that they do not have bulbs that need replacing, LED flashlight have many advantages over more traditional flashlights. However, their popularity was stunted in the past by their higher costs. Fortunately, prices for all things LED have started to come down thus making them a better value and a popular choice for flashlights.

When comparing flashlights, one needs to be aware of the different factors that make it impossible for LED flashlights to be priced as low as many other flashlights, as of yet. Traditional flashlights often consist of little more than a bulb, tube, batteries and a switch. On the other hand, LED flashlights require some type of microprocessor or voltage regulation system to function properly. The LEDs are also more expensive than traditional bulbs. Furthermore, since LED lighting is a newer technology, and they have not been manufactured in the quantities other types of lighting have, LEDs have not reached the economies of scale and cheaper manufacturing costs other flashlights have. EDC Pocket Flashlight Keychain Flashlight B08MZVB57H

However, the costs have been coming down as the technology has matured and their popularity grown. It is now possible to enjoy the benefits of LED flashlights at much lower prices.

The biggest advantage of LEDs is that they use far less energy than incandescent flashlights. Because of this, the batteries will last considerably longer. Hence, the flashlight will be much more likely to have battery power when the time comes to turn it on and last as long as needed.

Another advantage is long-lasting durability of the LED flashlights. Whereas the filament in a flashlight with an incandescent bulb is certain to burn out eventually as the gas in the bulb gradually leaks out, LEDs can last for years and years. As a matter of fact, LED lights can potentially last for 15 years or more. Even with their electronics, LED flashlights are far more resistant to being dropped and other shocks that often occur when people use flashlights. However, they are more sensitive to heat (but do not produce nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs).

While the directional light LEDs produce is not always desirable for home lighting, it is an advantage for flashlight use where a highly directional beam is often best for flashlight use.