I can’t say I’ve reviewed many torches in my time, but here’s a little ripper I just have to tell you about. It’s small, durable and has the most amazing light throw I’ve seen.
The LED lenser F1 is a small torch measuring just under 9cm long and weighing just 69 grams. It’s metal body and precision construction give it a quality feeling in the hand, and it would want to for $120!
If it had a Batman logo over the lens you’d be able to shine this little thing into the air to signal your local super-hero.
Like me you probably haven’t heard of lumens of light – the measure by which the amount of light coming from a torch or other light can be listed and measured. The F1 blasts out 400 Lumens – almost turning light into day. This isn’t for around the house in a blackout (although it does a bloody good job in these circumstances). If you’re a tradie or someone who enjoys the great outdoors the LED lenser F1 will be a great addition to your kit-bag.
On the negative side it does use a non-common battery size (CR123) which means you’re going to have to keep spares of a whole new type around the house or in the car. However you’ll get a decent life from the battery with regular intermittent use.
The torch has three modes; Full Power, Half Power and Strobe, all activated with a double click of the power button on the end of the device.
Finally, for those who find themselves in tricky situations there is also an alternate lens cover which – although I didn’t test it – I’m reliably informed will help you smash glass if needed.
For $120 this is not for everyone, but if you want a rugged, durable and super high-powered torch in the smallest of form factors, check out the LED Lenser F1
Price: $119.95
Web: LED Lenser
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts several popular podcasts, EFTM, Two Blokes Talking Tech, Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, and the Private Feed. He is the resident tech expert for Triple M on radio across Australia, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show and appears regularly on 9 News, A Current Affair and Sky News Early Edition.
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