PowerTac M5-G3 2030 Lumens Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 330M Throw with Magnetic Charging and Dual Switch, LED Flashlight for Outdoor Emergency

Was a little skeptical because I could not find a whole lot of info on this item prior to purchasing. It also seemed like a lot of reputable self defense flashlights with high lumens and candela were $150+ and this boasted very close lumens and candela for a fraction of the price. $60 at the time of purchasing. But I gave it a try and was not disappointed.The device itself is very sturdy and has a very solid and satisfying aluminum body. The pocket clip is tight and secure. The threads on the parts that screw off are very smooth and share the same quality black anodization which is a big sign of effort and quality to me. The threaded caps also have o-rings to keep water out. The rubber on both the power button and the mode switching button is robust and has withstood my constant fidgeting very well. Overall it is dense but still lightweight and doesn't bother me at all to carry it as an EDC item.The charging method is probably the most contentions part of the device as its a propriety magnetic charger. So you are probably SoL if you break the port or lose the cable but they do sell it separately on their website so I am fine with that. You can buy an extra to keep around. I actually really do like the magnetic charger. I keep this charging on my night stand next to my bed so if I need it for a bump in the night I can just just rip it right off the charger without having to worry about damaging the device, the port, or anything on my desk.The performance is GREAT. Seriously. I can't say how it stacks up against the big names but this thing is bright! It has 5 settings and settings 4-5 are absolutely bright enough to blind someone temporarily, check under and in your car from a safe distance and light up an entire room. Setting 1 is super dim and is great for using the light in a more practical sense in the dark without blinding yourself.All in all, I think this device is really fantastic and has a lot of quality, features, and performance built in to an inexpensive package. 9/10 device for me.

The media could not be loaded. Ok, so I'm a bit of a flashlight junkie.... I'll admit. I've tried a half dozen different Cree LED flashlights over the years. FINALLY, a great Super Bright light, in a tiny package, with the comfort, feel and operation of super high end models. I liked this so much, I bought a 2nd one for the wife (or a backup when she's not looking).Best things I like about this:1. It has a super grip feel to it, with the super tactile cut finish all around the entire flashlight.2. The main on/off button is on the end! Yes! I can tell you after buying other models, each time I reach for a flashlight, I always look/feel to turn it on/off from the end, not the side anymore (those were your grand dads flashlights!)3. Of course, the light is super freakish BRIGHT! With 5 levels of brightness (the brightest, you can even really feel the heat coming out of that beam) plus a strobe feature for a 6th settings.4. Which ever brightness setting you set it at (from the button on the side), it'll always stay at that setting when you turn it off/on again... it remembers!5. You can charge it externally, via a magnet connector! No more having to unscrew the end-cap, pull the battery out, search around in a drawer for the stupid charger, that you can never find when you need it. Screw all that. Just 'click' on to the side its magnetically attached charger, and let it charge inside the flashlight itself! Super convenient!6. And did I mention how compact this thing is? It's not much bigger/wider than the 18650 battery that powers it.7. Oh, and a cool feature I like to use sometimes, is set it on the strobe setting, and use the temporary switch on the back to momentarily turn it on (without clicking the button all the way down). Kind of makes it strobe like a police strobe light. lol. ;-) If you really want to get someone's attention, this will do it for ya!........ you'll definitely have a lot of fun w/this flashlight! It's also small enough to carry in your pocket for around the house little jobs, but yet, not too big where it gets uncomfortable in your pocket, like a cell phone, if you know what I mean.This flashlight is well built, and definitely worth it's price!!The only thing I'd say this flashlight doesn't have, is a movable/sliding head, like some flashlights have, where you can zoom in/make wide the beam. HOWEVER, the beam on this is already quasi zoomed in, and a freakish brightness halo affect on it, which also means you don't need to zoom anything out. So it's already at such a good zoomed in level now, that I don't need to adjust anything on the beam anyways... so I don't miss it! ;-)...... I've enjoyed having this around the house for about the past 2 months now. And its now the only flashlight I go to, when I need extra light anywhere!

This is my second Powertac light and I will probably be a customer for life. I will say, I just got the new light so if there are issues I will be updating this review.The good: The build quality is solid. They both feel sturdy in the hand and as you can see from the pictures the E5 (purchased 2017), has taken a pretty heavy beating. I carry it every day at work and have tested in a lake under water and it still works just fine. I like that the M5 has the magnetic charging option, but only time will tell how long that will last. Both came with rechargeable batteries and extra o-rings as well as the wrist lanyard I've never used. The price IMHO is amazing for such a powerful light. E5 (980 lumens) cost me $89 and had less features.The bad: The black finish on the old light has worn almost completely off taking away from the stealthy look. My guess is the same will happen over time to the new light, but functionaly it's solid. The bezel on the M5 is much less aggressive than the E5. Some might see this as a plus as they carry in the pocket, and although I've never had to use it for self defense, I much prefer the aggressive bezel.The ugly: Not much to say that's super negative. One thing that comes to mind, the E5 came with a carry case. Perhaps due to the aggressive bezel. I wish the M5 came with one as well. However, the Velcro closure 7 years later is pretty useless as it barely stays closed but the case still comes in handy as it helps to keep my pockets from getting shredded by the bezel.Overall, I'm very pleased with the E5 and feel confident that I'll be pleased with this purchase as well. Nothing operationally wrong with the old light, I just like flashlights and wanted one to keep in the car for emergencies. So, I'll probably keep the old one in the car and carry the new one to work in the old case. Thanks for making a solid product that can last the rest of time.