1
Fenix TK30R
184 mm (7.24 in), 500 lm, 1500 m throw, 21700, $279.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Longest throw flashlights (2026)
Throw is how far the beam reaches. These are the handheld lights in our catalog with the longest rated beam distance.
How this list is ranked: handheld lights ranked by manufacturer ANSI throw (beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter light. Specs are published manufacturer or retailer figures, not our own tests. Full method. Showing the top 25 of 166 matching lights.
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2
Fenix LR36R
160.7 mm (6.33 in), 10,000 lm, 1260 m throw, 21700, $359.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
3
Fenix LR80R
259 mm (10.20 in), 18,000 lm, 1130 m throw, Built-in, $449.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenix TK30R | 184 mm | 40 mm | 250 g | 21700 | 500 lm | 1500 m | $279.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | Fenix LR36R | 160.7 mm | 56.2 mm | 493 g | 21700 | 10,000 lm | 1260 m | $359.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | Fenix LR80R | 259 mm | 108 mm | 1636 g | Built-in | 18,000 lm | 1130 m | $449.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | Fenix HT18R V2.0 | 199.7 mm | 68 mm | 358 g | 21700 | 3,700 lm | 1100 m | $149.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | Fenix LR60R | 207 mm | 85 mm | 1500 g | Built-in | 21,000 lm | 1085 m | $419.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Acebeam L19 2.0 | 164 mm | 60 mm | 196 g | 21700 | 2,200 lm | 1083 m | $104.90 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | ThruNite Catapult V7 | 171 mm | 65 mm | 357 g | Battery pack | 4,010 lm | 1081 m | $129.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | Olight Marauder 3 | 152 mm | 75 mm | 840 g | Built-in 46950 | 25,000 lm | 1000 m | $369.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Olight Warrior X Turbo | 157 mm | 58 mm | 294 g | 21700 | 1,100 lm | 1000 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | Fenix LR50R | 163 mm | 88 mm | 986 g | 21700 | 12,000 lm | 950 m | $319.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Fenix LR40R V2.0 | 175 mm | 82 mm | 842.5 g | Built-in | 15,000 lm | 900 m | $299.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | Fenix LR50R V2.0 | 217.6 mm | 89.6 mm | 1149.5 g | One included 46950 li-ion rechargeable b | 18,000 lm | 846 m | $369.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | Olight Marauder 2 | 140 mm | 79 mm | 750 g | Built-in 3x 21700 | 14,000 lm | 800 m | $329.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | Olight Marauder Mini 2 | 133 mm | 66 mm | 465 g | Built-in 32650 | 10,000 lm | 750 m | $219.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 15 | Fenix HT32R | 164.8 mm | 61 mm | 259 g | 21700 | 4,000 lm | 740 m | $189.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 16 | Acebeam E10 2.0 | 88 mm | 40 mm | — | 16340 | 1,200 lm | 715 m | $49.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 17 | Nitecore MH25 Pro | 154 mm | 40 mm | 130 g | 21700 | 3,300 lm | 705 m | $99.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 18 | Acebeam L35 2.0 | 152 mm | 54 mm | 249 g | 21700 | 5,000 lm | 650 m | $114.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 19 | Fenix HT32 | 160 mm | 52 mm | 185 g | 21700 | 2,500 lm | 640 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 20 | SureFire EDC2-DFT | 150 mm | 32 mm | 159 g | 18650 | 700 lm | 632 m | from $287.00 | Check price ↗ |
| 21 | Olight Warrior X 4 | 149 mm | 40 mm | 249 g | 21700 | 2,600 lm | 630 m | $129.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 22 | Fenix TK35R | 154 mm | 43 mm | 342 g | Two included 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion | 5,800 lm | 610 m | $199.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 23 | Olight Marauder Mini | 130 mm | 65.6 mm | 462 g | Built-in 32650 | 7,000 lm | 600 m | $199.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 24 | Olight Javelot Mini | 115 mm | 40 mm | 154 g | Built-in | 1,000 lm | 600 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 25 | Fenix C7 V2.0 | 150.6 mm | 40 mm | 256.5 g | 21700 | 3,300 lm | 575 m | $79.95 | Check price ↗ |
*Lowest in-stock price we found on the linked store page, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; “—” means not verified yet.
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FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (handheld lights ranked by manufacturer ANSI throw (beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter light), the Fenix TK30R ranks first: 184 mm (7.24 in), 500 lm, 1500 m throw, 21700, $279.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Nitecore TINI 2 is the shortest at 46 mm (1.81 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are handheld lights ranked by manufacturer ANSI throw (beam distance, metres); ties go to the brighter light. All figures are manufacturer or authorized-retailer published specs, linked on each light's page; we do not run our own beam or runtime tests yet.
Sources
Sizes and specs are manufacturer published specs, from the manufacturer's product page or an authorized retailer's listing; each light's page links its exact source. Prices are read from the linked store page on the date shown. Found an error? Email [email protected].
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