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Anker Ultra Bright Tactical Flashlight with 1300 Lumens Rechargeable 26650 Battery Included IPX7 Water Resistant Bolder LC130 LED with 5 Light Modes for Camping Security Emergency Use
Last Updated: July 13, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
525
Unverified
261
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9840 meters
SIZE
5000 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 213 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Battery
70anker, battery life, rechargeable, flashlights, bright
+89%
-11%
" ... Holds a charge for a long time ... "
" ... Very bright but it last very long before the battery stop holding a charge ... "
" ... I love Anker lc90 and have several of them. ... After reading reviews and then receiving this larger flashlight that has THREE leds in the front with a larger battery I expected it to be significantly brighter. ... "
" ... *Battery life is pretty dang good. ... I get a full week, at an absolute minimum, from a full charge. ... I’m able to charge the light in the car as I’m driving. ... I use my ac phone charger to get a complete charge. ... The LED changes from red to green when charge is complete. ... "
" ... I own other ANKER flashlights and their quality and design always stands out. ... This flashlight is USB rechargeable. ... "
" ... Updated anker sent me a new flashlight and is literally the brightest flashlight I have ever seen battery life is excellent as expected from anker, well done thank you! ... "
" ... you can't go wrong with Anker products. ... "
" ... Uses the larger, replaceable 26650 battery and they can be found on amazon. ... "
Body
47flashlight, weight, bright, light, tested
+85%
-15%
" ... I have a smaller version I keep on my car as well. ... "
" ... Haven’t had long enough to rate battery life and water resistance. ... "
" ... I especially like this one because for the light this thing puts out, it's got a smallish overall footprint and is super easy to charge and keep in a bag so it's ready to go when you need it. ... "
" ... I also haven't tested its water resistance so I can't speak on that feature. ... From what I've seen thus far though, this is a very good and sturdy light. ... "
" ... Super bright and compact. ... Can carry in glove box or backpack. ... "
" ... Serves the purpose, compact enough to carry in palm or pocket, very bright with an adjustable beam width! ... "
" ... And small enough to fit nicely in the water bottle holder on my backpack. ... "
" ... Haven’t tested the water resistance. ... "
Battery / Charging
45flashlight, flashlights, recharge, charging port, port
+87%
-13%
" ... I've had it for several months and although it's not frequently used, the battery has lasted the whole time without charging. ... "
" ... Charging is easy, just plug micro USB cable until the charge indicator turns to green. ... "
" ... Charged it as soon as I got it out of the box. ... Took a couple hours to fully charge. ... "
" ... Very bright but it last very long before the battery stop holding a charge ... "
" ... I get a full week, at an absolute minimum, from a full charge. ... I’m able to charge the light in the car as I’m driving. ... I use my ac phone charger to get a complete charge. ... The LED changes from red to green when charge is complete. ... "
" ... This is my favorite Anker product, very bright and very well made. ... "
" ... In addition to this light, I have several Anker wireless chargers, and a couple of wall chargers and they all exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... Battery lasts a long time and has a USB port to charge anywhere. ... Because it lasts long, it also takes a while to charge though. ... It's got a honker of a battery that you can take out and charge in a different charger if you choose. ... "
Features
30modes, flashlight, mode, flashing, strobe
+87%
-13%
" ... *Three if the four modes are useful. ... The intensity of the light alone is a deterrent. ... I’ve no complaints about this light. ... "
" ... This item has all the features of a great torch. ... "
" ... When I received this light and turned it on for the first time, I actually gasped . ... "
" ... Second time purchasing this light. ... "
" ... It features various light outputs including firefly, strobe and SOS signaling. ... "
" ... Seems like a very high value light. ... "
" ... Great little light. ... "
" ... The different modes are a great addition. ... "
Usage
26flashlight, area, easy, camping, press the button
+88%
-12%
" ... We slowly retreat up the 175 feet of driveway back to the safety of the house while keeping the bright beam of light shining in the eyes of our company that evening. ... "
" ... Makes it last a long time and easy to maintain. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this light to anyone who is looking for a great outdoor/camping light that will last long and stay bright. ... "
" ... Made well, easy to use, like the recharging feature. ... "
" ... This was a gift to my husband. ... "
" ... It fills an approximate acre size area with bright light with a center beam that reaches way past that. ... "
" ... We live way out in the country and it lights up the entire backyard. ... "
" ... I purchased their flashlights for the majority of my family and friends for birthdays or Christmas and everyone loves them. ... "
Reliability
20year, working, stopped working, anker products, inspector
+70%
-30%
" ... it even manages to get through two work days usually if I do forget. ... "
" ... Another anker product that I like. ... "
" ... Just received this 2 days ago. ... "
" ... Still working perfectly!! ... "
" ... I'm a big fan of Anker and have purchase several of their flashlights over the years. ... "
" ... Last one made it 4 years of constant use (I'm a home inspector). ... "
" ... Had a wounded possum and her babies 2 weeks ago. ... "
" ... I contacted Anker again. ... "
Body / Size
17flashlight, weight, carry, bright, pocket
+82%
-18%
" ... Great for the nightstand. ... "
" ... Super bright and compact. ... Can carry in glove box or backpack. ... "
" ... This little lamp provides a huge amount of lumens for its size and weight. ... "
" ... This flashlight is extremely bright and compact. ... "
" ... It is bright, works for a long enough time, relatively small, etc. ... "
" ... It is a little heavier than most flashlights but that just makes it feel more durable to me. ... "
" ... I have a pocket on my outer vest that the handle fits in perfect. ... "
" ... I especially like this one because for the light this thing puts out, it's got a smallish overall footprint and is super easy to charge and keep in a bag so it's ready to go when you need it. ... "
Body / Build Quality
17bright, well made, solid, rain, pocket
+82%
-18%
" ... firm, well built and is powerful. ... "
" ... It’s also durable feeling - solidly made. ... "
" ... I’ve dropped it a lot. ... This light is designed to be protection of last resort. ... "
" ... It has hit the ground twice with no damage. ... "
" ... It makes me feel safe. ... "
" ... Feels solid in your hand, well made and very bright. ... "
" ... Built like a tank, can easily be used as impact weapon if needed. ... "
" ... Before I get into them, let me tell you the build quality is amazing. ... "
Price
16money, light, worth the money, flashlights, worth the price
+100%
" ... Seems ok for the price. ... "
" ... Price per lumen? ... "
" ... Great flashlight for the price. ... "
" ... Amazing value for money. ... "
" ... Well worth the price, doesnt feel cheap, and worth having for emergencies. ... "
" ... If your looking at this light, you're probably looking for the brightest light for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... I bought 3 different type of flashlights in the $25- $100 range to test the ones suggested by wirecutter etc . ... "
Display
13bright, brightness, led, really, 1300 lumens
+92%
-8%
" ... Excellent brightness up to 30 ft. at least. ... "
" ... The Brightness of the flashlight is perfect. ... "
" ... Retina burning bright. ... "
" ... The led make a impressive bright at my yard. ... "
" ... This is a good flashlight little heavy but makes up for brightness ... "
" ... bright with 1300 lumens, not measured but it is a lot brighter than my other ankers which was claimed at 900 lumens. ... "
" ... The flashlight is bright. ... "
" ... Contains 3 LED sources, very bright and useful flashlight. ... "
Camera
13flash, zoom, bright, lens, cone
+85%
-15%
" ... There was no damage to the lens either. ... "
" ... Seems like a very high value light. ... "
" ... I use it for biking on the dark beaches of volusia county Fla, and the lc90 because of the adjustable zoom feature is ideal, so I just ordered another one today! ... "
" ... As advertised awesome flash light. ... "
" ... Excellent flash light. ... "
" ... This light is obscenely bright! ... "
" ... Awesome flash light, best one I ever purchased. ... "
" ... It is very bright and good for seeing while boating at night. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
13tested, rain, battery life, water resistant, water
+92%
-8%
" ... I also haven't tested its water resistance so I can't speak on that feature. ... "
" ... I have used it in the rain and the light still works so the water resistance is true! ... "
" ... *Water resistance is good. ... "
" ... As for battery life and water resistance, I have not had it long enough to rate that part of it. ... "
" ... battery life so far so good, have not tested for water resistance ... "
" ... Very satisfied with the anker LC130 because of its brightness, I also tried to submerged it in water and it also satisfies me, I need to bring a spare battery because of its brightness which consumes more . ... "
" ... I walked in the rain and water wasn't a problem. ... "
" ... It’s water prod. ... Threw in pool for some light and still working months later. ... "
Marketplace
12received, lynn, described, days, works
+75%
-25%
" ... It works as described and is made very well. ... "
" ... Everthing as described! ... "
" ... Just received this 2 days ago. ... "
" ... Also for amazon, job well done for fast delivery . ... "
" ... Overall, I was very satisfied with how the company treated me and with their product. ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
" ... This product along with all of my purchases arrived on time and and functioned as stated. ... This review was my personal review. ... I have not received any compensation for this review. ... "
" ... They told me to throw it away and buy a new one. ... "
Body / Comfort
10hand, strap, light, hurts, flashlight
+70%
-30%
" ... It never hurts to have a spare light. ... "
" ... First off the flashlight feels great in your hand with its size and weight. ... "
" ... Its got a nice heft to it and fits comfortably in my hand. ... You could read a book in comfort. ... "
" ... It makes me feel safe. ... "
" ... The light fits nicely in your hand and it's a good size I have no complaints I just thought it would be bigger for the pictures. ... "
" ... Feels solid in your hand, well made and very bright. ... "
" ... Best lumens for the money hands down. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
9received, lynn, described, days, works
+89%
-11%
" ... Everthing as described! ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
" ... Also for amazon, job well done for fast delivery . ... "
" ... It works as described and is made very well. ... "
" ... Just received this 2 days ago. ... "
" ... Overall, I was very satisfied with how the company treated me and with their product. ... "
" ... As bright as I expected. ... "
" ... This review was my personal review. ... I have not received any compensation for this review. ... "
Usage / Capacity
8house, lights, beam, room, homes
+100%
" ... It fills an approximate acre size area with bright light with a center beam that reaches way past that. ... "
" ... We slowly retreat up the 175 feet of driveway back to the safety of the house while keeping the bright beam of light shining in the eyes of our company that evening. ... "
" ... Must have for woods/mountain living/large property. ... "
" ... I use this for work, especially dark basement areas or crawl spaces. ... "
" ... It can very easily blind traffic and pedestrians so i would advise against using it outdoors in a densely populated area. ... "
" ... We live way out in the country and it lights up the entire backyard. ... "
" ... Lit up the whole room. ... "
" ... I can shine it from my door down to my outter buildings 150 yards away and it lights up the area. ... "
Usage / Ease
7use, simple, reliable, made, light
+86%
-14%
" ... Made well, easy to use, like the recharging feature. ... "
" ... I especially like this one because for the light this thing puts out, it's got a smallish overall footprint and is super easy to charge and keep in a bag so it's ready to go when you need it. ... "
" ... Life CAN be easy . ... "
" ... Bright, easy to hold fashlight ... "
" ... Makes it last a long time and easy to maintain. ... "
" ... I love their products, so reliable and simple to use. ... "
Body / Weight
7light, size, flashlight, bright, pattern
+71%
-29%
" ... First off the flashlight feels great in your hand with its size and weight. ... "
" ... The LC130 is much brighter than the LC90 and has a smooth light pattern [no lines] but is larger and heavier than the LC90. ... "
" ... Light weight, small form factor but with a long lasting battery. ... "
" ... This little lamp provides a huge amount of lumens for its size and weight. ... "
" ... I used this for about a month now and I love the size, the weight, the feel, and the brightness is incomparable to anything I've owned so far. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
6port, micro usb, usb, unscrew, ubiquitous
+50%
-50%
" ... Tried different outlets, different ports, nothing. ... "
" ... It is difficult to find the USB connection point. ... It would have been better if the USB connection point was accessible outside without having to open the device. ... "
Connectivity
6port, micro usb, usb, unscrew, ubiquitous
+50%
-50%
" ... Tried different outlets, different ports, nothing. ... "
" ... It is difficult to find the USB connection point. ... It would have been better if the USB connection point was accessible outside without having to open the device. ... "
Usage / For Travel
5light, year, trips, taking, remain
+100%
" ... They seem to remain lit for a decent amount of time--although they are not true camping lanterns which would give off less light but remain lit for longer periods, of course. ... "
" ... The kids love it for camping. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this light to anyone who is looking for a great outdoor/camping light that will last long and stay bright. ... "
" ... Bought this for camping. ... "
" ... I have used the chargers by them for years and they cant be beat for vacations and day trips where you are out all day taking photos and videos. ... "
Programs
5cycle, turning, light, different
+60%
-40%
" ... 3- it has several light modes ... "
" ... *Three if the four modes are useful. ... "
" ... The different modes are a great addition. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4works, advertised
+100%
" ... Everthing as described! ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as described and is made very well. ... "
" ... As bright as I expected. ... "
Usage / For Kids
3hands, camping
+67%
-33%
" ... The kids love it for camping. ... "
" ... I purchased their flashlights for the majority of my family and friends for birthdays or Christmas and everyone loves them. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3days, well, response, arrived, amazon
+100%
" ... Also for amazon, job well done for fast delivery . ... "
" ... Just received this 2 days ago. ... "
" ... This product along with all of my purchases arrived on time and and functioned as stated. ... "
Cable
3battery, wire, lid, flashlight, cord
+100%
" ... They sent a new charging cable and I was all set. ... "
" ... Lightning struck the guard shack. ... "
" ... I own several chargers, cables, battery packs and headphones and they nailed it here too. ... "
Body / Fit
3cap, pocket, nicely, light, hold
+100%
" ... I have a pocket on my outer vest that the handle fits in perfect. ... "
" ... Bright, easy to hold fashlight ... "
" ... The light fits nicely in your hand and it's a good size I have no complaints I just thought it would be bigger for the pictures. ... "
Body / Design
3solid, metal, like, flashlight, expensive
+100%
" ... It has a nice flat black finish. ... "
" ... Very solid build. ... "
" ... Looks like a great flashlight so far. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 9840 meters
Battery
Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
Connectivity
USB: Yes