FenixWT25R 1000 Lumen Rechargeable Handheld Worklight Magnetic Pivoting Flashlight with Organizer

The best flashlight for tech use anywhere

The Fenix WT25R is the Best 18650 Flashlight on Planet Earth.. I love this flashlight!!The adjustable head makes it more useful, I will never buy another flashlight that doesn't have a swivel head. The square body helps too, it won't roll. The bottom is flat so it will stand up, there's a magnet in the base, it's plenty strong to hold it to a flat metal surface. The battery hatch opens like a hinged door, it locks closed, it has an additional metal locking wire that snaps in place to guarantee it will stay closed. The button is awesome, with 4 blue LEDS built into the button to show the battery status.The interface of button pushes are intelligent and intuitivePress and hold for .5 seconds to turn on (general mode)Single click to cycle through ~ low, med, high, turbo (50, 150, 400, 1000) lumensAt any time, hold for 1.2 seconds to activate or deactivate Strobe, single click to activate SOSAt any time, press and hold for .5 seconds to turn off or onWhen off, double click to lock off, double click to unlockWhen off, single click to see battery level indicator on buttonWhen you turn it on, it remembers the last general lighting levelThere's a metal clip to slip it securely onto clothingThere's a tiny hole to attach a strap ~ that is includedThe beam pattern is flawless, a feathered hot spot with a flood spillI use a Nitecore UMS2 battery charger, but the magnetic charger attachment design is very awesome.

So, I work in building maintenance on the night shift. I've had this light for about a year and a half at this point. I use it every day, and here's what I've found:First, I have to say that I love the combination of features that this light has. After seeing it, and how I use it, my coworkers convinced the company to buy them lights with similar features (though they cheaped out and bought AA/14500 lights that aren't as bright and some are now falling apart.)The magnetic base and adjustable head angle are extremely useful when working in electrical panels, air handlers, commercial/industrial attic spaces or pretty much anywhere there's ferrous metal. The 'lens up' orientation and strength of the pocket clip lets me attach the light to the brim of my hat when there isn't any metal around. The easily replaceable battery lets me swap it out when it's low instead of waiting for it to recharge. It's great, and these are features that I use every day, and that I will be looking for when I'm ready for a new light.I'm aware of only one similar light on the market, and that one failed on me. I bought the WT25R to replace that light when it stopped working right after a roughly 5 foot drop onto concrete. I've dropped this light a few times (but not as far onto such a hard surface) and it's still working great. However, one of the 'ears' that holds the hinge pin for the battery compartment door has broken off. That said, the door still closes and retains the battery and the light still works. Because of how the door seals, I expect that it's still fairly water tight too.I've used the magnetic charger, and it works, but I usually just swap the battery when it's low.The adjustable head doesn't have a very strong detent, so it can be a little 'floppy.' In practice, it has enough strength to hold the angle that you set it to as long as you don't bump it and it isn't attached to something with strong vibrations.The screws on the pocket/hat clip can become loose over time, but they're easy to tighten with a T5 torx driver. Maybe put a dab of loctite on them if you're concerned.The paint on the aluminum head has scratched/scuffed off in many places, but it isn't flaking and I really don't mind it.The magnetic base is usually strong enough, but could definitely be stronger. Most of the drops it's experienced happened when it was stuck to something and I bumped it.As mentioned above, one of the plastic 'ears' that hold the hinge pin for the battery door broke off, so the material used for the body could be stronger, or the design for the base could be modified to be more resilient.Most good 18650 cells have enough juice to get through a full night-shift on high, but it would be nice if the light could run on unprotected 'flat-top' cells, just because I have more of them.The strobe function is useless to me, but it doesn't get in the way either. Maybe if it were adjustable with some kind of readout, it could be used as a strobe-tachometer (that would be really cool in a light like this) but those are just wish list features.Oh, and when it was new, the battery compartment reeked like burnt electrical components. Now, a year and a half later, it still smells but not near as strongly. That was a little concerning, but the light worked and continues to work fine.I really hope they come out with an updated model that improves on this very-capable and useful little light.Update 5/7/23Well, it was great while it lasted. Last night a coworker knocked the light off a piece of kitchen equipment that I was working on and it lost the last bit that was holding the battery door closed on one side. The only way to get it to work now is to hold the door shut tight with my hand. Looking over this listing, it doesn't seem to mention that the body of the light is plastic (or polycarbonate, as they used to advertise) but that;s something you should be aware of. I think these lights would be significantly more durable if they were all aluminum.Update ~6/23So, Fenix advertises a warranty on all of their products. I had to do some digging, fill out a couple of forms, and then be redirected to another website to do it all again, but it worked out in the end. These lights aren't cheap, and for a lot of people (like me) it's a bit of an investment. I had to pay to ship the broken light off, and then wait about a week, maybe a week and a half, but they ended up sending me a brand new one in exchange. If I could justify it, I'd have bought a second one as backup because I missed having it with me at work.A couple of quick notes about the replacement: the new one didn't reek like fried wires, the magnet on the base seems a bit stronger (just about perfect now) and the detent on the head adjustment seems a bit tighter (still just a little on the loose side for my taste). Oh, and the plastic portion of the new latch seems a bit flimsier, but it's still backed up with a wire bale, so I'm not too worried about it.I'm still hoping they eventually make an all aluminum version, but until then, their warranty provides some reassurance.

I use this daily at work. It is well built, the brightness and battery life are excellent, and being rechargable make it a must for those who need a sturdy work light.

I really liked this light. I used to use nothing but fenix for work. I use flashlights daily for my job so a good edc light is a must. Being magnetic and having an adjustable head makes the light incredibly versatile, especially when both hands are needed for something like wiring or some other technical task. The different modes and the quality of light this torch throws is very good. However, my problem with fenix and why I don't use them as much these days is because of durability. My last 3 or 4 fenix lights, including this one, just stopped working. Seems like the switches aren't that durable. The lights I use now, which aren't fenix have proven to be way more reliable, the only time they stop working is when I lose one in the field.

Use it at work while fixing shipping cranes. sticking it up and adjusting the head for the perfect angle works great. Battery lasts for a while. Haven't drained the battery too long, but have had the light stuck up on the wall for over an hour on the lowest setting, and in the end it still had plenty of juice.

Best flashlight I’ve ever had for mechanic work. It will usually sit stable on most anything and the flat sides keep it from rolling away. The magnetic base is very powerful and can double as a parts retriever if you drop something. The clip is very positive and I haven’t had it get jarred out of my pocket like most flashlights. 10/10 would buy again

I use this for welding school and it lights up the work area pretty well. I also carry this light everyday and it holds a charge well and charges fast