Best Rechargeable Torches in the UK

The NOVOSTELLA Ustellar lighting system is a real find for campers, hikers, hunters, explorers, and anyone else who likes outdoor activity. It's a super multifunctional device that can provide a great amount of light as either a torch or a lantern.

In the front light mode, the unit offers two brightness levels, 650lm and 300lm with the long-range beam distances of about 500 and 250 meters correspondingly. You can use the max setting for rescue or camping needs. When set on half, the light becomes dimmer but is still bright enough for most. Naturally, it also uses less battery and can last up to 6.5 hours on a single charge compared to 2.5 hours on the highest setting.

The LE Rechargeable CREE LED Torch is another extra-powerful and extra-functional device for lots of situations, including emergency ones. However, unlike other heavy-duty models from our shortlist, it's not that massive and hefty. Actually, it's around the size of a can and weighs less than half a kilo, meaning it's quite portable and can be easily taken during nighttime strolls in the areas near your campsite or wherever else you need. Yet, despite decreased dimensions, it still packs a big punch with the light it emits.

As a nice touch, the torch comes fully charged out of the box, so you can test it right after unpacking. The main beam offers two modes (full brightness and half brightness), while the side lantern has four settings along with dimming, white light, and red light (especially useful for emergencies in your car). For extra brightness, you can set the main beam and side lights work at the same time.

There are also four blue LED lights on the bottom that can show you how much battery life you have left. The unit is fitted with a USB rechargeable battery that can be juiced up via your laptop or power bank. Likewise, the torch can charge your mobile devices during a power cut or in the wild. The full battery will be enough to revive a couple of phones.

The Ambertech Rechargeable LED flashlight is a frills-free torch that stands out with its amazing light output and range. Fitted with powerful T6 10W CREE XML LED lightball, the torch produces a fantastic beam with a halo to light up everything up to 1000 meters away. Namely, it's a 'spot' light with a narrow 3-cm concentrated beam, surrounded by a wide 30-cm ring of diffused outer light. However, if you don't need that high light output, you can switch the torch to Low mode.

It's a simple torch without the bells and whistles, so it's quite straightforward to use. It has just 2 brightness settings (Low and High) and one control button. To turn the unit on, you need to press the button once. The torch has no memory function and will switch on the max brightness, so you'll need to press again for the half brightness. The third press will turn it off.

Those who would like to get a lot of light for not a lot of money can't go wrong with the ERAY Handheld Searchlight LED Torch. It's a one-of-a-kind model that is equipped with three projectors to meet various irradiation needs and outperform its counterparts in terms of output. Actually, this mighty lamp is capable of giving off as many as 3600 lumens to illuminate large distances up to 500 metres away.

Designed with camping and emergency needs in mind, the ERAY torch offers 6 lighting modes in total. The front projector features three lighting modes (high-low-SOS) and can last for 8-10 hours non-stop; the side flood lamp can emit high- or low-bright light for up to 10-15 hours continuously; the side red signal light is for SOS or warning and can work up to 20 hours after a full charge. The main beam can easily attract help and/or scare off unwanted visitors if needed, while side flood light is a welcome addition for power failures or acting as a general camping light. The red warning strobe can warn other drivers from a far distance if you've broken down.

Overall, it’s a very bright torch with an incredibly intense central spot and tight outer beam (there's a generous halo around this). It isn't much less powerful than a car headlamp and is definitely much brighter than most other similarly-sized torches.

If you're looking for a functional torch for everyday carry, the XHP50 torch should be right up your alley. For less than £20, it's a perfect LED light for dog walking, camping, and basic jobs around your house or garage. But whereas most other models of similar size can offer only 700-800 lumens of output, this one boasts incredible 2000 lumens and is able to produce both a large-area floodlight and a targeted spotlight. Owing to the "zoom" option, you'll be able to focus the narrow beam cone for longer distances or stretch the light to cover larger areas. The torch is extra powerful for its small size and will definitely help you light up any dark spot up to 600 metres away.

Besides the standard Strong, Medium, and Low intensities, the unit boasts SOS/Emergency mode and Strobe mode (especially useful for scaring away burglars or unwanted visitors). What is notable, you shouldn't cycle through all of the modes to switch on/off the unit like with other similar torches. Instead, just press the power button for a few seconds and you're done.

Another perk is the durable bulb with an advanced high-tech chip that provides up 100,000 hours of service life. With that, the torch needs only an hour to get fully charged. It uses the standard 18650 battery and the charging can be done either via USB or directly in a 18650 charger. Also, it comes with a case for normal batteries, so if you run out of juice somewhere where you don't have access to electricity, you can always benefit from using regular 3 x AAA batteries.