The Maglite LED +might not be the brightest flashlight out there, but from what I have been looking, the traditional Maglite never let me down in the "throw it in the water" department. I had a Radio Shack LED flaslight which I liked a lot, but I had it on my swimming trunks' pocket at the beach, and when I arrived home, I noticed that water had leaked through that click on / off rubber switch every flaslight seems to have nowadays, and the effect was similar to leaving your batteries unattended for a long time (corrosion and leakage). My 1999 Maglite has never taken any water into it, and I still like the traditional design which still seems impervious to water.

I've got a basic silver AA mini mag I've had for almost 10 years, it's been converted with a really bright white led bulb, spent a week in a fish tank, and chewed on by a terrier. most durable flashlight ever.

I know many electricians and other workers still like the incandescent ones for close up work as it does not blind them and they are better in candle stick mode on your eyes.

Good review and conclusion but the old one is not fluorescente but incandescent.

I think you meant to say Incandescent instead of fluorescent light

Annnnnnd maglite is back in the game ...

I love these flashlights, I have both. Also the traffic wand attachment makes an excellent lantern on these flashlights especially in candle mode; less blinding and more evenly dispersed light.

there is a conversion kit for the florescent model, comes with new LED light and reflector, and push button on/switch. Did mine and I really like it.

Maglites PRO+ have different outputs depending on the color of the body which I think it's strange. Black and Red ones have an output of 351 Lumens while grey and blue are only 245

I love so much my Mini Maglite AA incandescent Xenon bulb. For daily uses is just fine and warm light. LED flashlights have massive powerful and brilliant on many dark uses I think.

I found an incandescent minimaglight at an estate sale for $0.50 lol. cheapest flashlight I have bought and works good for the kind of bulb it has.

The old style is Incandescent, not fluorecscent. My Maglite LED AA is not the Pro. It has a 3rd option which is flashing. With the red traffic wand, if placed on the back shelf of a sedan it would get quick attention from law enforcement in case of an emergency. Great video.

Just got a brand new "Mini MagLite Super-Bright Xenon Lamp™". I decided to "unbox" it, and also see what others have to say about it as well. I own the Xenon bulb version, not LED. After watching this video, I would suggest spending a few bucks more and getting the LED version for utility/general purposes (at the store I was at, the LED version does cost more), due to increased brightness and battery life. However, the Xenon bulb is pretty bright and seems to render more pure white color temp (LED's tend to look a bit "blue" in some settings, especially if the light is being reflected, or refracted through any kind of lens, as you can see in this video). This is a particularly important consideration, if you are using it to light any sort of photography or film (you probably wouldn't be lighting a scene with a flashlight, but you never know). In terms of tactical considerations, I'm sure the difference in color temperature and brightness may affect one's night vision as well. I would not have considered this a "budget" flashlight at it's price, but as I had a gift card and mostly everything else available in the store was only clothing, I cannot complain. Who doesn't need/want another flashlight? Keep them everywhere at all times... lol. Important note: My MiniMag (purchased 12/21/2018) came with two Energizer alkaline batteries (not Duracell) included in it's retail packaging - I'm no connoisseur of batteries, but they are certainly a consideration in the retail price of this product. In any case, Energizer or Duracell are definitely better than the crappy off-brand batteries that come packaged with most "budget" flashlights. My major criticism of this product so far: Twist to turn on/off, and bulb is not protected when the lens casing is removed. Accidentally removing the lens casing (due to twisting while focusing, or if you forget which direction to turn on/off) presents a pretty frequent threat to the lamp itself. The "candle mode" just seems like a convenient cover-up for the fact that you can just accidentally remove the lens casing in a few turns of your wrist and damage the bulb. On the plus side, MagLite did not cheap out on any fundamental technologies or construction (such as the solid aluminum alloy casing, and smooth, sturdy water resistant gaskets). Without taking the product through any sort of torture test, it seems pretty durable. P.S. 1st time viewer of your channel, thanks for the candid comparison. Just a side question, where was this filmed? It looks like some sort of dormitory, if I had to take a guess, but I'm really curious because of that high security door leading straight into what appears to be a bathroom sink, lol. Cheers, subscribed! =]

Simplicity is key with value items,If you want a quality product without spending a lot of money you gotta make sacrifices. Do you want fancy or just well made and affordable , because you can't always have it all. This is why I love chanellock pliers, maglite flashlights, and Buck knives. I'm the type who doesn't pay extra for fanciness that just doesn't gain me anything for my needs. My Bushnell flashlight was a great flashlight that has served me well but just got tired of tolerating the tacticool lol of the thing and replaced it with a new 2AAA led mini Maglite. Couldn't passing up in the hardware store today as it was less expensive than the made in China Bushnell was and is brighter.

I like the new intro much more than the old one, good job!

I had bought the Mini Maglite Pro (non-plus) in like 2013 and was pissed as hell to see that they had the + version with two light modes. Previously, I had the one they came out with before that, with the high, low, SOS and strobe, and I assumed the pro version would be the same... Either way, they've both served me well. I'm definitely looking to grab a Pro+ and the low mode on this version is about equivelent to the high mode on my older LED mini maglite, which I believe could only do under 10 hours on that older version... So 27 hours for that same output is freakin sweet. Anyway, sorry for the rant lol. Great video, it was very helpful.

I found a red Maglite mini AA for 1 dollar at goodwill the other day, best find in a while.

the flicker is not because its LED, but because its being pulsed to dim and extend the run time. If you run an LED on constant DC, then there is no flicker.

I prefer both, the Maglite by it's ligth color (yellow and gentle for the eyes) and Maglite pro+ by its power.

not to mention mags been out since before the dawn of time

I'm so with you when it comes to being affordable, parts being easily accessable but also reliable. It is like a Mora knife, can't beat it for the price. Personly I buy all my flashlights in AA, as I like the fact that they're cheap and easily accessable. It saves you money and time in the long run, not having to go for special batteries, and buying different types of batteries. In that search I've found five lights I really enjoy Inova X1 (1xAA Batteries) 100+ lumens Inova X2 (2xAA Batteries) 200+ lumens Duracell MLT (5xAA Batteries) 500+ Lumens Nitecore HA40 Headlamp (4x AA Batteries) 500 Lumens Inova Radiant-200 Lantern (4x AA batteries) 200 lumens This maglite with its candle function is soon gonna be part of my collection, as it is AA and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Maglite flashlights are known to last and 200+ lumens is respectable in 2aa batteries.

I love my little mini mag lite. Had it 11 years and has never done me wrong. From camping to hiking to getting lost in a city I didn’t know. It’s my little side kick. Personally I think now days a lot of these flashlights are over rated and provide way to much lumens so it seems. Great video enjoyed watching it and be well brotha now subbed

Didn't know they still made the original mini maglight? I have some of the old ones collecting dust in some drawer somewhere. I also have a couple of the regular LED versions and they have been good light. That pro looks nice , but I have found those super bright lights are a con when your working on stuff at arms length. Thanks for letting us know they have a "pro" version now.

I have the Maglite Mini Pro Great for my car.Thanks BB

I think Bushnell makes some nice led flashlights for around $20 at walmart. They're nice too!

Do you know what color temperature the led light have? It looks kind of blue and that might not be so good since I want a flashlight in dark places to shoot photos with.

I don't know why but I like bulbs more than led one the led last 2 hours vs the 5 hour bulb

Is it just me or does the spread of the original look way wider? Albeit at the tradeoff of a shorter distance.

Can I use part of the video? Of course I will tell you where it comes from.

Good comparison

online it says like 97 lumens, ur description says 245? wtf i wish it had a button not screw turn on

Get the spectrum series warm white and avoid that horrible blinding pure white. Pulse width modulated low mode at 30 bucks isn't the best value either.

I have one of these...and I like it but when it comes time to put it in my pocket and head out the door, I will reach past it and grab my streamlight stylus pro for EDC. I can't decide where it fits in my system. Too bright or not bright enough. At times I think the stylus pro is too bright and I wish for a moonlight mode. The twist operation is not what I want to deal with. I am looking at the Thrunite Ti4 penlight and if it meets my expectations it may be my new EDC.

man, those oldschool Mags had the most useless reflectors EVER, nice to see they upgraded them.Also I believe they had a xenon bulb, not fluorescent. They need to make the heads slimmer and add a pocket clip at minimum if they ever want to compete with companies like Fenix, But the candle mode is certainly a nice feature.

I had some maglites back in the xenon days had good reliability and performance. Haven't tried the LED maglites, but every led flashlight I have ever brought into my house (Including some that cost more than a flashlight should.) have gone belly up in a few months due to janky electronics. I mean is falling out of my hand onto a residential carpet really hard use? Old plastic junker flashlights could take more abuse even with the fragile incandescent filament.

I have found out with the led in torch mode I can burn stuff and melt things.

How many lumens does the led version produce on low mode?

i love my mini maglite.

Nice review, I know which one I want now!.

i cant activate the SOS and blink function in the MagLite Mini PRO+ is this normal, or this functionality does no longer exists on this model.

I have had the mini mag pro for over 3 years (the old version) just 1 mode 226 lumens for 2:15 hrs, never liked it because it was to powerful, and since the output is not electronicaly regulated it gets dimmer and dimmer like the old incandecent and the battery life is to short. I'm gonna get rid of my old version and I'll try the pro + and see what it is like.

Wow what a great light

Was sombody calling to Batman in that tower ?

Really enjoyed this vid, just picked up a mag lite pro

Hi :) i have little question if i may ,i have old type maglight torch ,but have no idea where to find bulb for the torch ,i think it is maglight ,do you have idea if spare bulbs are on sale somewhere ?:)Thank you :)

Hello... sorry for my English... I have one question: I have a Mini MagLite Led. The plastic case have one label "Warning: Cancer". Is possible??? The Californian Led Lenser is Dangerous?? I dont understand. The Led is Dangerous? I'm confused. Help me. Thank you...

Wish I could lock it in low mode. Turn on low mode turn off. Simple.

Okay maglite are not good they are okay works fine but when you compare the same power lumens size to led lenser or coast led that close to 245 lumens. Led lenser is more brighter output and better throw.

Love this idea. I have seen some really Shitty or unbalanced eDC's. Spend money smart and you can get good cool Toys. Most recently I keep meeting rich Seattle tech guys, who carry full size agency glocks, a 10$ smith and Wesson knife and no light (its a dark city, police recommend people carry a light). Guns are great and i don't leave home without one, but I use my light more than anything.

Groot! Need it!

will this light take rechargeables

Nice vid bro

I have the blue one and its not that bad

does the new led maglite comes with spare led bulb so that i can upgrade my old incandecent bulb?

Honestly, I've beaten my standard pro more than most flashlites can take. Seen videos of olights being dropped from 6 feet and break. Phs that's nothing for one of these

so, low mode is pulse width modulated. ewww

what do you think Maglite Mini Maglite AAA LED vs Maglite Mini Maglite AA LED? the AAA has a few more lumens than AA

Maglites are cracking torches which last a lifetime.I have four old models which need upgrading.I think the upgrade LEDs are a little expensive but worth it in the long time.

florescent?u mean incandescent.

The old maglite is not Fluorescent. It is Incandescent.

Bought a kit to upgrade my old mini maglite,just ruined it,now it wont work at all. Sad day

My mini maglite pro led flashlight stopped working. Where do I buy replacement parts.

I dont know if $20 is 'budget' for a flashlight.

How about $5 for the SingFire 348 bro......4 of those for one of these? Come on now man.

Baby Groot!

I like Maglite but they are so behind the times

Incandescent not fluorescent.

You need to do your homework. In your listed description it shows an incandescent bulb. The bulbs are XENON. Fluorescent light bulbs are not incandescent (a filament that glows in an inert gas). Please do some Googling and get educated.

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Buddy..a little advice. If you're going to do reviews, dispense with the HORSESHIT and get on with the review.