Devices mesh using Bluetooth 4.2 Mesh, your phone or remote uses the closest node to you to coordinate any messages. There is no hub so the devices rely on the mesh to perform an action, so if you can see the device you will likely be able to control it, however, devices in other areas might not mesh together so you may not be able to control devices in other areas. While the i1R does produce up to 150 lumens, it doesn’t last long. You’ll only have about five minutes on full power, though you can reduce the output for a 6-hour run time. While 40 lumens might not seem like a lot, you can slide the head of the LP130 forward to focus the beam, providing plenty of light for most uses.

Look for a flashlight that’s short in length (under 3 inches) and thin in diameter (under .75 inches) for the easiest and most comfortable carrying. Lumen Output If you’re in the market for a top-notch keychain flashlight, the SureFire Titan will serve you well. If you’d prefer to save some cash but still need plenty of light, the Fenix E15 or RoxyVon Aurora A1 both offer function at great prices. The Titan has a lot going for it. It’s compact, measuring 3.4 inches long, and weighs just two ounces. It also comes with a rechargeable AAA NiMH battery (though you will have to buy a charger separately).The Nano produces 10 lumens of light, which isn’t exactly groundbreaking. Also, you can’t recharge it. But, that’s not really where the Nano excels. It’s this keychain flashlight’s tiny size that makes it so handy and useful. 7. Nite Ize Radiant Squeeze Light There are plenty of low-quality products available that look great but aren’t worth their price. Also, some of the high-quality products that do pass as keychain flashlights are so bulky, you might as well carry a mid-sized light.

The RovyVon Aurora series of keychain lights have made their mark on the EDC community as robust, fully-featured lights that are compact, practical, and easy to integrate into you daily carry. Different models like the Aurora A8 provide a surprising amount of features and output not usually seen from lights of this size, but RovyVon is not one to rest on its laurels. We take a look at the Aurora A1x, an upgraded version of their original keychain light, the A1, to see how they made a pioneering light even better for a modern EDC. The flashlight you choose could have a lot to do with the battery type. There are essentially two types: rechargeable and replaceable.Most keychain flashlights with replaceable batteries use AAA or small button-type batteries, which are tiny and really easy to keep on hand. Size Hopefully, you’ve learned that choosing the best keychain flashlight doesn’t have to be a complicated ordeal. It comes down to a few simple points; size, output, and budget. The ARB-L16 battery that the E15 comes with is rechargeable, but there’s no provision for recharging it while it’s inside the flashlight. Instead, you have to remove the battery to plug the included USB cord in for recharging. Final Thoughts Step down: When the light is working at High mode or Medium mode, it will step down to 100 lumens in 90 seconds due to the massive heat generated. You won’t find much mention about weight as these are all very light (none of them are over 2 ounces). You also won’t find any larger, boxier keychain flashlights on this list.