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Coast 19649 HL8 Focusing 615 Lumen LED Headlamp
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
633
Unverified
69
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Battery Life
44rechargeable, battery pack, battery life, headlamp, alkaline
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the fact that this light comes with rechargeable battery pack and backup AA battery pack. ... "
" ... The lamp is brighter than my Surefire light for my pistol and takes the more common AA batteries. ... "
" ... I've gone through two sets of batteries so far. ... The battery pack springs seem cheap and lightweight. ... "
" ... I've gone through two sets of batteries so far. ... The battery pack springs seem cheap and lightweight. ... "
" ... One is rechargeable, the other uses regular alkaline batteries. ... "
" ... One is rechargeable, the other uses regular alkaline batteries. ... "
" ... I'm pretty much through with the headlamps that use AAA batteries ... AA alkaline batteries have at least double the capacity of AAA batteries, and that makes a big difference with headlamps like these. ... "
" ... I'm pretty much through with the headlamps that use AAA batteries ... AA alkaline batteries have at least double the capacity of AAA batteries, and that makes a big difference with headlamps like these. ... "
Features
35brightness, red, beam, dimming, dim
+94%
-6%
" ... Pros: The focus and dimming options are really great. ... "
" ... Pros: The focus and dimming options are really great. ... "
" ... The brightness adjustment is really nice. ... "
" ... The brightness adjustment is really nice. ... "
" ... Love adjustable brightness and size of beam. ... "
" ... Love adjustable brightness and size of beam. ... "
" ... I used the HL7 before today and its brightness already beat just about every other light ive seen out on the jobsite but this HL8R blew even that one out of the water. ... "
" ... I used the HL7 before today and its brightness already beat just about every other light ive seen out on the jobsite but this HL8R blew even that one out of the water. ... "
Comfort
27gloves, battery pack, uncomfortable, straps, male
+78%
-22%
" ... I wish I had one years ago since you hardly know you are wearing it and you can function like it the middle of the day. ... "
" ... I keep this in my first aid kit so that I can use both hands. ... "
" ... I keep this in my first aid kit so that I can use both hands. ... "
" ... The headband clips on the battery pack sometimes don't hold the headband securely when putting on or taking off the light. ... "
" ... The headband clips on the battery pack sometimes don't hold the headband securely when putting on or taking off the light. ... "
" ... It has a good balance to it, so I don't mind wearing it for a while. ... "
" ... It has a good balance to it, so I don't mind wearing it for a while. ... "
" ... I have several of these , bright & comfortable. ... "
Price
25penny, lumen, light, headlamp, bucks
+100%
" ... This light is very well made compared to most in its price range. ... "
" ... Ok, so I went up a notch to the HL8R which is double the price. ... We are in the process of going through similar priced and similar lumen headlamps from other manufacturers to get an idea of reliability and accurate lumen output. ... "
" ... great for the money. ... "
" ... great for the money. ... "
" ... Worth every expensive penny :) ... "
" ... Worth every expensive penny :) ... "
" ... You cannot beat the price per lumen on this headlamp. ... "
" ... You cannot beat the price per lumen on this headlamp. ... "
Build Quality
25head, battery compartment, wires, really bright, hinge broke
+56%
-44%
" ... The battery pack springs seem cheap and lightweight. ... "
" ... The battery pack springs seem cheap and lightweight. ... "
" ... Unlike the headlamps you see for $20 or less, this is a high quality piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Unlike the headlamps you see for $20 or less, this is a high quality piece of equipment. ... "
" ... It comes with clips for the hard hat, and the straps are slightly big for the head but with a beanie it fits well enough, even without a beanie it fits ok. ... "
" ... Very durable feeling! ... "
" ... The straps have enough adjustment to fit my big head. ... But this light is well made and seems pretty durable. ... "
" ... Got several for my crew, and they are still holding together and performing as needed . ... "
Fit
20head, really bright, hinge broke, heavy, headlamp
+65%
-35%
" ... The headband clips on the battery pack sometimes don't hold the headband securely when putting on or taking off the light. ... "
" ... The headband clips on the battery pack sometimes don't hold the headband securely when putting on or taking off the light. ... "
" ... Light fit work hardhat just fine, I may buy another. ... "
" ... Light fit work hardhat just fine, I may buy another. ... "
" ... It comes with clips for the hard hat, and the straps are slightly big for the head but with a beanie it fits well enough, even without a beanie it fits ok. ... "
" ... does its job holds up to the abuse i give it and is very bright ... "
" ... does its job holds up to the abuse i give it and is very bright ... "
" ... Got several for my crew, and they are still holding together and performing as needed . ... "
Night Photography
19bright, night, dim, night vision, wide
+100%
" ... red, blue, etc., for preserving night vision. ... "
" ... Wide focus and dimmest setting is fine for walking at night. ... "
" ... Wide focus and dimmest setting is fine for walking at night. ... "
" ... This lamp throws a whole lot of light, great for keeping an eye on my dogs at night. ... "
" ... Plan to use it for fishing at night. ... "
" ... Plan to use it for fishing at night. ... "
" ... Bright, light enough. ... "
" ... Bright, light enough. ... "
Display Clarity
17long time, light, hl8r, full brightness, dim
+88%
-12%
" ... This thing is bright! ... "
" ... HL8R - RIDICULOUSLY BRIGHT. ... "
" ... HL8R - RIDICULOUSLY BRIGHT. ... "
" ... bright and lasts longer than my previous light. ... "
" ... We'll get right down to it: it's super bright on full brightness! ... "
" ... We'll get right down to it: it's super bright on full brightness! ... "
" ... Bright, light enough. ... "
" ... Bright, light enough. ... "
Controls
16modes, gloves, variable, switch, stopped working
+75%
-25%
" ... The big dial lets me switch from flood to spot. ... "
" ... The big dial lets me switch from flood to spot. ... "
" ... Ergonomics are pretty good as well - the on/off button is right up on top of the lamp itself, and is a fairly wide button so it's easy to find even if you are wearing gloves. ... "
" ... Ergonomics are pretty good as well - the on/off button is right up on top of the lamp itself, and is a fairly wide button so it's easy to find even if you are wearing gloves. ... "
" ... It is bright enough for most purposes without being obnoxiously bright - and the brightness is very easy to control. ... "
" ... It is bright enough for most purposes without being obnoxiously bright - and the brightness is very easy to control. ... "
" ... Very handy variable-light control wheel. ... "
" ... Very handy variable-light control wheel. ... "
Product Reliability
15headlamp, shorted, working, use, underground
+40%
-60%
" ... on one the high beam constantly blinks. ... "
" ... This was up to year 2014. ... Hopefully a decision will be made by January 1st. ... "
" ... I'd sent this light for repair at least three time within the last year. ... "
" ... Before the year ended, troubles began. ... And then it became totally useless to me. ... "
" ... Before the year ended, troubles began. ... And then it became totally useless to me. ... "
" ... Worked great for a week, then it shorted out. ... "
" ... Worked great for a week, then it shorted out. ... "
Ease of Use
13adjust, easy to use, simple, gloves, headlamp
+100%
" ... Very well designed and easy to use headlamp. ... "
" ... This, I believe, may be the only "catch 22": it's large enough to make small, slight adjustments and surely easy enough to find while wearing gloves. ... "
" ... This, I believe, may be the only "catch 22": it's large enough to make small, slight adjustments and surely easy enough to find while wearing gloves. ... "
" ... Very bright and so easy to adjust and use. ... "
" ... Very bright and so easy to adjust and use. ... "
" ... Very bright and easy to use. ... "
" ... Very bright and easy to use. ... "
" ... It adjust easy and works great. ... "
Zoom
12zoom, dim, spot, beam, wide
+100%
" ... Operation is super ergonomic where the metal ring controls brightness and the rubber ring controls focus. ... "
" ... Wide focus and dimmest setting is fine for walking at night. ... "
" ... Wide focus and dimmest setting is fine for walking at night. ... "
" ... Convenient twist-to-focus feature. ... "
" ... Convenient twist-to-focus feature. ... "
" ... Incredible range from dim to bright, excellent focus. ... "
" ... Incredible range from dim to bright, excellent focus. ... "
Band
11elastic, clips, straps, strap, battery pack
+27%
-73%
" ... I decided to replace all of those because the bands were wore out and small issues were arising. ... Headbands wear out. ... "
" ... The only downside is that the elastic head strap tends to pop off of the battery pack . ... "
" ... The only downside is that the elastic head strap tends to pop off of the battery pack . ... "
" ... An over-the-head band to keep it in place on your head. ... A piece fell off and onto the ground where It was forever lost. ... "
" ... An over-the-head band to keep it in place on your head. ... A piece fell off and onto the ground where It was forever lost. ... "
Design
11bright and fits, simple, really bright, heavy
+100%
" ... If you want a strong lamp with great dispersion, get this and you will never look back. ... "
" ... Very durable feeling! ... "
" ... But this light is well made and seems pretty durable. ... "
" ... The packaging it comes in is nicely designed. ... "
" ... The packaging it comes in is nicely designed. ... "
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