Top-10 torches under £50

The Fenix E09R is a compact EDC flashlight with an output of 600 lumens. It's one of the brightest torches within this price range! With a weight of 45 grams and a length of 7.9 cm it can easily accompany your keys. You won't even notice it is there. And yet 600 lumens is powerful enough to create a beam distance of 124 metres. You can easily control it with one button.

The NiteCore MT1A is a small versatile torch with an output of 180 lumens. This torch is easy to use; it remembers which function you last used in the second mode, so you can switch between turbo and strobe, for example, with a quick turn of the torch head. Or you can easily switch between turbo and low. As such, the light makes sure you always have your two favourite modes close.

The Fenix E20 V2.0 flashlight is great to keep close. The beam produces a whopping 350 lumens, which is a lot for a flashlight that is only 12.7 cm in length. The torch runs on two AA batteries. With its extremely low light mode of five lumens, this torch is also suitable for reading a book, for example, without blinding yourself.

The NiteCore TIKI is ideal if you are looking for a small keychain torch that still provides a lot of light.The NiteCore TIKI is incredibly versatile because the body also produces light: UV-light (500mW) and bright white light (22 lumens). You use the ultra-violet light when looking for tracks, while hunting or to check identity cards and money. The white light is softer. Because it is better for your eyes it is the perfect light when, for instance, reading a book in your tent.

The Streamlight Microstream is a small, but powerful flashlight that fits in the palm of your hand. The light has one light mode with a light intensity of 45 lumens and a beam distance of 41 metres. Nice and simple. Its compact size makes it easy to take the torch anywhere or store it in an EDC pouch, first aid kit or simply in your pocket. The removable clip enables you to secure the light on the edge of your cap.

The NiteCore TIP2 is a keychain torch with an unprecedented maximum output of 720 lumens! The TIP2 has a compact size, two switches, four light modes, built-in 500mAh-battery and is micro-USB rechargeable. No hassle with batteries. With the two switches on the narrow top of the body you can turn the TIP2 on and switch between the different modes. The switches are enhanced with a LED light. This light tells you more about the battery status. In short, this is a versatile torch you can always carry with you.

The Maglite ML25LT 2-Cell torch is a new variant of the larger version that is also on this list. This Maglite is the perfect example of a professional flashlight. This torch has one light mode of 177 lumens. You turn the light on by turning the head of the torch. Turn it further and you can choose your own light beam. Broad for up close, focused for far away. This torch is ideal if you find the original Maglite a little too big.

The LedLenser P5 Core flashlight has a compact size. This light is enhanced with all high-end features you might need, without any of the unnecessary frills. The Advanced Focus System ensures that you can quickly switch from a broad beam to a sharp focus. The special lens ensures that the light will not flicker. Simply great! This flashlight is great for daily use in and around the house or on the campsite.

This Maglite Mini Pro LED flashlight is, as the name might already suggest, the LED version of the famous Maglite Mini as we have known it for years. This Pro-edition has 272 lumens, a lot more than the average Maglite Mini LED. The beam distance of this version is 163 meters. The beam can be focused to make sure you can determine how much light you will need per situation. This Pro version is mostly suited for people who need a slightly higher light output compared to the normal version. On the other hand, there are no adjustable light modes.

The NiteCore TIP SE is a rechargeable keychain torch. At 6 cm long, it is extremely compact, but also definitely powerful. In fact, the NiteCore TIP SE has a light output of no less than 700 lumens. Quite a lot for a torch of this size! Especially when you also consider that this torch is rechargeable.