Pros:
-Solid metal construction. It's big. I've added a photo of it next to a standard water bottle and a Maglite Mini LED. I didn't know that simply holding a flashlight could make someone feel so powerful. This one does it!
-The weight is perfect. Just heavy enough to feel high-quality but not too heavy to carry for a long time.
-The body texture feels very nice to hold.
-Moving parts are super smooth.
-Beam can be super wide or super narrow depending on zoom level.
-Easy to switch between modes.
-Takes conventional/rechargeable AA batteries.
Cons:
-Batteries are difficult to remove from the internal holder/tray.
-Small annoyance but you have to wait about 5-10 seconds after turning off the light before the mode resets to the default brightest setting. Otherwise, it will switch to the mode after the one you were just on (for example, the order of modes is High, Medium, Low, Strobe, SOS. So turning it off while in Low and back on again within 5-10 seconds will make the light go into Strobe mode). Maybe a shorter reset time would be nice.
I've collected around 20 new flashlights in the past 3 years ranging from cheap entry level lamps to expensive hobby-grade machines. The GearLight S2000 is in my top 3 due to its excellent value and high practicality.
Highly recommended!
I just got this in the mail today. Couldn’t wait for tonight to test it out. I live in the country with no street lights. After sundown I tested it out. I could spotlight my neighbors garage door which is about 300 yards away on full zoom. On the opposite end it did a really nice job flooding my whole front yard.
My concerns long term are durability at this price point. I am also not sure how well it will hold a focal point as you change it by sliding the lens. I would have preferred a more ridged screw mechanism.
UPDATE: After my initial usage I put this into the drawer for a couple weeks. When I pulled it back out last night it seemed to be about half of the power. I opened up the batteries to find them (brand new Duracell) swelled and leaking with corrosion all around.
Based on the ratings and return policy from Amazon I am going to try another one and see if I just had a bad one. Hopefully I can return some stars.
UPDATE 2: A couple weeks ago I got a package that I wasn’t expecting. Inside was a replacement flashlight and a letter from Gearlight explaining that the experience I had was not to their standards. This is amazing customer service and truly wins me over if the product holds up. I have put the new flashlight through the same paces and so far I have not had the same issue. I also went ahead and bought the 2 pack of lanterns by Gearlight and have also been impressed with them. A single lantern is enough to light up a 300 sqft room when the power goes out. Again time will tell but so far I am very satisfied.
Original review: "I have a set of inexpensive tactical lights I got from Costco years ago that were ~$5.00 apiece, that I still use today and supply excellent light, albeit they're battery hogs for my rechargables. I bought this unit based on the reviews and the specs, but ended up returning it because performance didn't nearly match either. My old lights have 2-3x the lumens of this unit, with much better focal point; and in the single day of operation (a few minutes of 'on-time'), the switch broke. Color me unimpressed...."
**UPDATE: Ok, now color me surprised and delighted. I got home last night to discover a package on my doorstep, that turned out to be another Gearlight S2000, which was sent to me by a Customer Service Manager Nathaniel Newman, with a copy of my one-star review and a note that read "I hope this replacement will provide a more positive experience than the previous one..." Inside the box was a light and new batteries. My first thought was that this is really impressive customer service, and a truly nice gesture, but I'm a 'show me' kinda guy and my last experience with this light was, well, you know. I loaded the batteries, turned out the lights and in total darkness, turned it on...yikes!!!!! This thing's a torch!!! NOW I understand all the positive reviews. While I'm at a loss to explain the first unit I received, I'm a complete convert now: scratch my one star review and make that 5+ stars. Truly impressed!!! Well done Mr Newman, well done!
I thought my other led flashlight was going to be hard to equal till I received this one and added the batteries and turned it on. WOW!!! This flashlight drowns out the other with light that is truthfully at least 20 times brighter. I love the size, the all metal construction, the watertight construction, the zoom focus and variable intensity. I do prefer a side mounted on/off switch, as to this tactical position, but that's trivial. This is the brightest light I have ever had, bar none. I believe it will last for years. The sale price for the quality is unbeatable. I may get another 1 or 2 for family. I highly recommend this product.
I RECEIVED THE S2000 FLASHLIGHT AND I AM EXTREMELY IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND THE ABSOLUTELY SUPERIOR BRIGHTNESS. YOU WILL BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND ANOTHER LIGHT LIKE THIS. I WOULD SAY BUY IT! I WILL MORE THAN LIKELY BUY ONE EACH FOR MY SONS AND ONE FOR EACH OF MY CARS!
I THINK THIS LIGHT USED IN A DEFENSE SITUATION COULD EASLY BLIND AN ATTACKER LONG ENOUGH TO SUBDUE HIM! GOOD BUY 4 ME. TX
Feature Product
- BIGGEST & BRIGHTEST - The S2000 is the biggest and brightest GearLight on the market. With a solid build and blinding brightness, the S2000 delivers up to 1200 real lumens. This mid-size flashlight is big on power but still compact enough to fit in your backpack, survival bag, or car glove compartment.
- SUPER BRIGHT WIDE BEAM - Ultra wide beam effortlessly illuminates a whole room or backyard. It is 20 times brighter than old incandescent lights and has double the lumen output of the popular As Seen on TV model. Conveniently takes 4 standard AA batteries. (Batteries are not included.)
- ZOOMABLE & 5 MODES: Focus in on objects up to 1000 feet away or zoom out to sweep a large area. 5 settings replace the need for multiple flashlights: (High|Medium|Low|Strobe|SOS) Makes for a practical addition to any household or emergency kit.
- WATER RESISTANT & DURABLE: Rain and snow will roll right off the all-weather aluminum body. Designed to be virtually indestructible, this flashlight can survive a 10-foot drop or being temporary submerged under water. Its durable and weighty feel delivers a sense of quality that smaller flashlights simply can't offer. Ideal for use around the house, dog walking, or fishing.
- ONE-YEAR RETURN POLICY - Buy with confidence. You have a full year to put this flashlight to the test and through its paces. Every purchase comes with an extended one-year return policy and friendly customer service provided by GearLight, a US-based company.
Description
GearLight S2000 LED Flashlight
This powerful and practical, mid-size general purpose flashlight is the perfect gift for a father or husband, for any occasion.
The tough, high-strength aluminum body makes it suitable for extreme conditions both indoors and outdoors. You can count on it during storms, floods, power outages, earthquakes, and any other natural disaster.
Portable and reliable, this torch is convenient to pack in your truck, camping gear, or survival kit. The flash and SOS functions are life savers when doing roadside repairs or signaling for help. Highly reliable and easy to use, it is the perfect flashlight to have while camping, hiking, hunting, exploring, or even when taking the kids out trick-or-treating.
- FLASHLIGHT FEATURES:
- XM-L2 LED - Brighter and More Efficient than a Typical Incandescent Bulb
- Heavy and Solid Construction
- Multiple Functions: High Lumens, Medium, Low, Flash/Disruptor, SOS/Emergency
- Adjustable Zoom
- Weather, Water, and Shock Resistant
- Powered by 4 Standard AA Batteries (Not Included)
- PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 1x GearLight S2000 LED Tactical Flashlight
- 1x AA Battery Holder (Batteries are not included)
- 1x Operation Guide
- 1x Warranty Card
ABOUT GEARLIGHT
Located in the USA, we specialize in providing quality, reliable, and highly affordable LED products. We offer an extended one-year hassle-free return policy on all purchases made through our authorized reseller, MIDirect.
It's pretty sturdy and holds up well. It's bigger than I expected it to be, so make sure you read the dimensions! It's not a wimpy little flashlight to stick in your purse--this is a full size, high powered, monster of a light. It is also water resistant as far as I can tell during the two times that I took it out in hellish Midwest thunderstorms. I should also note that I received this product for free, but I am not obligated to post a review (let alone a positive one) and I do not receive any additional compensation for reviewing this product on Amazon.
This flashlight is really good! I love that you can adjust the size of the light. It’s easy to use, easy to change batteries. Honestly if you’re in the market for a flashlight, this is your item. Only downside is that it’s really heavy, but good flashlights are usually heavy in weight.
This thing is awesome. It’s a little bigger than I was expecting. I bought a holster for it and it surprisingly fits. It’s super bright and it’s a great tool to have. It’s just a little too big for I bought it for. I’m a rental agent and occasionally I have to return a customers rental car on the night shift and we do a post inspection. It’s too big to have on my belt. I’m gonna keep this one at home but I ordered the smaller one to this hopefully it’ll be more towards what I’m looking for.
I found nothing to dislike about this flashlight. It throws an adjustable light beam of bright, white, high-visibility light. The flashlight is made of high-quality machined aluminum and looks nearly indestructible. I'm very happy with my purchase of this flashlight. I've seen flashlights that cost twice as much as this one that are not nearly as good as this one.
During my law enforcement career I owned/carried a number of very expensive but also very high quality flashlights, however, this flashlight is brighter than any I have owned previously. While I never carried a flashlight this large on my duty belt, I did carry flashlights even larger than this in my squad car. But, had this light been available to me back then, I probably would have carried at least two and possibly more. This is the brightest flashlight I’ve owned yet and extremely well made; and while it certainly doesn’t have the heft of a 4D cell Maglight, with a price tag of $22.99 one can’t go wrong purchasing the GearLight S2000!
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