IMALENT MS18 100000 Lumens LED Flashlight Powerful Tactical Flashlights with OLED Display, Brightest Flashlight Waterproof for Outdoors Emergency Working (Warm Light)

I purchased both the Imalent MS12 and MS18 since i have been searching for a replacement for my older 2012 era 2,300 lumen flashlight whose model includes the word monster in it. The lumen output of the MS18 at its turbo 100,000 lumen setting is nothing less than remarkable. Yet i have always enjoyed having a wider range of battery lifespan and lumen options in my flashlights. For this reason i decided to keep the MS12 model. I decided to give the MS18 to my cousin as a thank you gift which he loved. The MS18 has a couple pluses over the MS12 like an OLED screen, improved cooling system and almost twice the lumen output in turbo mode. My favorite setting on the MS12 which was a deciding factor for me is the low setting at 300 lumens. This low setting is more than enough to eluminate a large room by placing the flashlight in the center of the room pointing upwards at the most familiar white colored ceilings of most homes. The fact that it can run on the lowest setting for an impressive 55 hours is remarkable. There is no heat generated at the lowest setting and the cooling fan does not activate while in this setting. My cousin did a 20 minute test with both the MS12 and MS18 at night outside his house. He let me know that the cooling system on the MS12 on turbo simply cannot keep up and the entire flaslight becomes too hot to touch without using leather gloves. He also let me know that the cooling system on his MS18 on turbo is greatly improved and keeps the flashlight at a tolerable temperature. A neat fact is that the MS18 had a higher beam intensity than the sunlight during a 95 degree midday in San Jose California in August. I plan to use the included clear plastic battery protector while not in use to prolong the inevitable self discharge rate. I also plan to top up the battery pack every three to four months. These flaslight are not small or lightweight so i highly recommend that the included shoulderstrap be used. They are also incredibly powerful and most definitely not a toy so always be careful while using the higher settings. It is wonderful to know that i have 55 hours of room lighting in case of an emergency or power outage.

I got three of these they are sooooooo cool. It's something John Bigbottm would design at a lunatic asylum for the chronically taking stabs in the dark. Big, a bit bulky, but bright as all get-out. These flashlights light up an entire city block, and then some. The blind anyone in front of you. They are almost like weapons. Don't shine them into the sky, they will probably bring down airliners. It's hard to believe they are legal. If you need light, and I mean a LOT OF LIGHT, you will not be disappointed. For camping, they light up the neighborhood. The can be used to stop domestic disturbances not only on your street, but for three of four streets on any side of you, by providing a spaceship-like landing experience under any atmospheric conditions. Make sure you don't buy a fleshlight by mistake, because if the power goes out, you are screwed. On the fence? Buy it. Hours and hours of entertainment for everyone.

I bought the imalent dx80 when it was the world's brightest flashlight. It has been my regular go to for all my lighting needs for the last several years. This last prime day I bought the ms18. I have no idea how to characterize this light, it's phenomenal, it's unbelievably bright and extremely well built. The ms18 is made very useful with a shoulder strap and many levels of light. The thing about the ms18 is it is HUGE, I keep it in it's case 100% of the time that it's not in use.the ms18 is heavy and definitely not a toy and is not meant for kids to play with it. I love this lighr,light, I do, but it won't be replacing my dx80 as my door pocket flashlight anytime soon. The good news I'd they both take the same charger.

Basically have the sun in your hands, very durable brought it camping and it lights up the woods like its day time. Battery life is okay but expected.

This flashlight is super bright, and really works well. Im a freight train conductor and I use when going through tunnels, if i'm riding the rear of the train. It's so bright that it makes the night look like daylight. A great tool to have when such a light is needed. Down side if you use the 100,000 lumens it will kill your battery quickly but the other settings are just as bright.

My light is malfunctioning. The light itself is still turning on. But the red/green LED battery charging status indicator light has failed. Which is very important because if I overcharge the battery it will be ruined. I'm not sure if the battery is even receiving a charge. The light is staying green permanently. I've used it for about an hour combined in the last three nights. And now the light is still green, with a portion turned black. It will not turn red like it should. This light has been used only about 25 times since purchase. Less than 6 hours of total use lifetime. It has never been dropped or exposed to moisture. Although it is rated as waterproof regardless. The manufacturer/Imalent needs to reach out to me about how this can be repaired for a fair and reasonable price. I do not wish to be overcharged say $100 or $200 for a battery indicator LED which could be replaced for $10 or less. I will say again replacing this small red/green battery light SHOULD NOT IN ANY WAY BE AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. I will change my review from 1 to 5 stars if this issue is corrected for me in a satisfactory manner. I paid about $700 for the light and it has rarely been used. Handled very carefully. Always kept dry. Fix this please

I didn't know what to expect from ordering this torch. I own various throws under $100 so I wanted to see what the brightest that money could buy would be like. It is the brightest light - I would estimate 400 yards+ It is heavy with the massive lithium ion battery At the brighter settings it gets very hot, even when the built in fans kick in The large battery and bulbs get so hot I am scared of a fire, so I always keep the two unscrewed unless using the flashlight It is a hazard to point this at anybody even at daylight - I understand there are bills in some states to make this flashlight illegal You can see everything, it is several times brighter than a nice car's highbeams Very bulky and heavy. It comes with a strap but it is still awkward to carry My light reached "100,000" lumens for the first two months, but now it will only go up to 60,000 no matter the weather conditions or how charged the battery is. I woiuld only recommend this for those with money to spend and want a cool thing to show off to friends. It is the brightest one can buy. It is expensive, too big to practically cary, and so bright that it is dangerous. If you shut your eyes, and cover them with your hand, this light will still shine through your skin and temporarily blind you. I hope this review is helpful.

To begin with i'd say this is the best purchase of a flashlight i've ever done. I have gotten a few different ones such as the rot66 fireflies, ms12 etc. and have to say that the MS18 is far the best. Not only because of all these insane LED's, but just how its built. Its super stable, heavy and compact built. The battery is the entire 'handle', and for a "normal" flashlight of between 700-2000lumens, the battery time is more than good. I've tried out the 100k lumens a few times now and it surprises every expectation from me every time. Imalent has done something right here. It even comes with a nice leather box, perfectly suited to safely take care of this flashlight along with the charger while brining it around. It also has this small OLED screen showing how much it's set to; and even this amazing! Easy to charge and easy to carry to be this huge. Can't say anything negative about it. Just feels great to hold such a massive beat of a pocket sun. Worth the buy. (Third image is taken with the flashlight on 700lumens, just to show what it looks like when powered up)