Best regular flashlight ever made as of 2026 Fenix Tk20rv2

The Fenix tk20rv2 is the flashlight if your looking for pure flashlight with out gimmicks just PURE flashlight no drama no nothing good runtimes drop resistant shock resistant I’ve had 200 lights and this is the best one. If we are talking about fits in pocket runs decent. For a very long time compact but can also throw. Replaceable batteries. Here are the specs

Fenix TK20R V2.0 (TK20RV2) – Specifications

Light Source & Output
Maximum output: 3,000 lumens
LED: Luminus SFT70
Color temperature: approx. 6100–6500K
Peak beam intensity: ~56,600 candela
Maximum beam distance: 1,558 ft (475 m)

Output Levels & Runtimes

Manufacturer stated runtimes (ANSI FL1)
Turbo (3000 lm): ~2 hr 50 min
High (1000 lm): ~3 hr 10 min
Medium (350 lm): ~7 hr
Low (150 lm): ~21 hr 20 min
Eco (30 lm): ~48 hr

measured runtimes (until complete shutoff)
Turbo (3000 lm): ~2 hr 40–45 min (PlanetEarth tested)
High (1000 lm): ~6 hr 15–30 min (PlanetEarth tested)
Medium (350 lm): ~9–9.5 hr (PlanetEarth tested)
Low (150 lm): ~23 hr (PlanetEarth tested)
Eco (30 lm): ~56 hr (PlanetEarth tested)

Power System
Battery type: 1× 21700 lithium-ion
Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Charging: Integrated USB-C

User Interface
Dual rear tactical switches
Momentary and constant-on activation
Dedicated instant strobe
Mode order: Eco → Low → Medium → High → Turbo

Straight to strobe bottom switch.

Construction & Durability
Body material: A6061-T6 aluminum
Finish: Type III hard-anodized
Ingress protection: IP68
Impact resistance: 4.9 ft
Driver fully potted for shock resistance
Two gold-plated springs (head and tail) for enhanced contact stability under impact or recoil

Charging Port Design
USB-C charging port is water-protected
Port is internally sealed and accessed by twisting the head to expose it
IP68 protection is maintained when fully closed or open.

Dimensions & Weight
Length: 6.02 in
Head diameter: 1.34 in
Body diameter: 1.00 in

Also the Fenix pd45r ace works with the tk20rv2 tail cap making it perfect as Long as y out have set the mode of that flashlight already.

When it comes to pure flashlight it is a winner in my book. No it’s not high cri it’s a pure regular flashlight.