The best LEP flashlights in 2025

Maxtoch Xsword L3K

More info on the Mactoch L3K

Maxtoch is basically dominating this list.. They are one of the few companies that focus on long-range flashlights.

The L3K reaches over 2700 meters, which is pretty good, but still only at the bottom of this list

Like many other LEP flashlights, the actual performance of your copy may vary. Mine is actually doing 2.2 Mcd, which equals over 2900 meters of range.

Maxtoch Xsword LA60

More info on the Maxtoch LA60

Some people like to have an adjustable beam. But until now, there were no LEP flashlights available with an adjustable beam.

But, Maxtoch has changed the game and introduced the first focusable LEP flashlight for consumers. It runs on 2*21700 batteries, and you can choose to include them in your order. If you don’t mind the beam when it’s zoomed out, this is still #2 in terms of farthest-reaching LEP flashlights.

Don’t forget to use the following discount code to get $30 off: 1L60M3

Astrolux WP3 / Mateminco FW1

More info on the Astrolux WP3

Astrolux released the WP3 almost 1 year after the WP1 and WP2. And the first thing you’ll notice is the difference between the earlier 2 designs and the WP3. The machining looks different as well as the anodization. And in terms of LEP technology, the WP3 is using the mirror-type LEP module instead of the shine-through LEP modules from the WP1 and WP2.

In terms of performance, that was a wise choice. The WP3 outperforms the WP1 and WP2 by a large difference. They are not comparable in anything. The throw capabilities of the WP3 are outstanding. I measured over 3 kilometers of reach with a professional luxmeter. That’s far enough to be at the top 3 of the longest-throw LEPs.

However, being one of the best LEPs doesn’t mean it’s without flaws. The WP3 has visible PWM in Low and High, but not in Turbo mode. Also, the light gets shipped with a 21700 battery, while the battery tube is able to hold a 26650.

The WP3 is also sold as the Mateminco FW1.. The same exact flashlight. Beware that the 2024-2025 models will have a different driver, which are not recommended.

Weltool W4 PRO Tac

More info on the Weltool W4 PRO

Weltool makes some good-looking, high-quality flashlights, and that’s exactly what the Weltool W4 PRO stands for. A beautifully machined piece, with a dazzling beam intensity.

They upgraded the already very popular Weltool W4, and raised the bar even higher. The W4 was advertised at 1.78Mcd, and the new W4 PRO at 2.88Mcd, which is a million candela more. But is that even possible?

The answer is: Yes, the W4 PRO can really reach 2.8Mcd, but my own W4 performed better than advertised. It was advertised at 1.78, but mine did 2.1 Mcd… The only little problem with this light is the UI. It has low and high, with next-mode memory. So next time you turn the light on, it’s in the other mode you used last time.

If you’re looking at the best LEP, and want a single-cell flashlight, get the Weltool! It’s currently the farthest reaching single cell LEP on the planet.

Use 1LumenLEP at Nealsgadgets for a nice discount

Maxtoch Xsword L2Ksd

More info on the Maxtoch L2Ksd

The L2KD is a dual cell LEP flashlight, and this is a single cell flashlight. I believe they have the same identical internals, but you only need a single battery instead of two.

This one throws extremely far, and is currently the best single-cell LEP flashlight on the planet.

Mine tested just below its sibling, the L2Kd and measured 2,996,000 cd which equals to 3462 meters of throw, 3786 yards/2.15 miles.

Maxtoch Xsword L2Kd

More info on the Maxtoch L2Kd

After I share my measurements of the original L2K, they released the L3K, which was rated at 3,000 meters.. But in reality couldn’t reach it. Then they added the L2Kd….

The Maxtoch L2kd is an upgraded version of the very popular and powerful L2K.. The only, and main difference is the LEP module. The newest module has a diamond phosphor, and therefore produces a higher intensity.

This time, they specced it higher than the L2K, and the L3K, at 3200 meters.. But still, that was lower than I measured! Again, the Maxtoch outperformed it… very very impressive.

I tested the L2Kd and measured 3,051,000 cd which equals to 3493 meters of throw, 3820 yards/2.17 miles.

Maxtoch Owleyes W PRO v2 diamond

More info on the Maxtoch double-head LEP Owleyes W PRO v2

If you can’t make a single flashlight perform better.. what do you do? Right, make a dual-head flashlight!

That’s probably what the engineers at Maxtoch thought when they built the first Owleyes W PRO. Over the years, they moved from a 2-cell flashlight to a 3-cell flashlight, and the latest edition has a battery pack with 3*21700 batteries in it, and Diamond LEP modules.

In my test, it was able to reach over 5 million candelas (5Mcd), which equals 4.6 kilometers or 2.87 miles. Not only is its output phenomenal, but the runtime graph is also staggering. It can do over 3,000 meters of throw for a couple of hours long. Want to run longer? Step down to medium mode, which is still good for over 3 hours at over 3,000,000 candelas.

The only real downside is the price. But get $50 off with the following coupon code: WP50V21L

NlightD X1

More info on the NlightD X1

Here’s a bonus LEP flashlight. This is only available from 1 or 2 vendors, so you are limited to their stock to get your hand on one.

It’s branded as NlightD X1, which is Nealsgadgets’ own inhouse brand. Besides the X1, he also has the L1, L2, and L3.

Inside you can find one of the most powerful LEP modules currently available. It’s beam is adjustable and goes from flood to spot mode with a 360 degrees turn. The zoom mechanism is also a bit stiff, which can be good or bad. Good for people who need to keep a focused beam, bad if you have to switch a lot between flood and spot.

The beam is supposed to be 8,370,000 cd (which is crazy), and the best I got was 7,740,000 cd, which is still good for 5,564 meters. You wouldn’t be able to notice this difference in person.

If you are outdoors in windy situations, you can get 1.5 hours of runtime with roughly 4.5 million candelas.

It’s a pretty hefty price, so keep that in mind. If you want, use the following code: NLDDEAL. If it’s not working , use our code: 1lumenLEP (25%)