Forclaz HL100 USB rechargeable head torch, 120 lumens

Why this one

The cheapest head torch found that meets the guide: a 120 lumen mode rated for 4 hours on its rechargeable battery. Over 6,000 owner reviews on Decathlon average 4.7 of 5.

Specifications and sources

Modes

See at Decathlon: 120 lumens for about 4 hours; 30 lumens for about 17 hours; red light

Battery and charging

See at Decathlon: 1150 mAh lithium-ion; micro-USB charging

Weight and weather

See at Decathlon: 75 g; IPX4

What independent testers found

What owners report

Owners commonly value the low weight, simple controls and easy recharging for camping and running. The large review pool does not establish a failure rate or an output curve.

• See at Decathlon: Owner reports, source 1 ↗

Limits and cautions

• Charges by micro-USB, not USB-C. Keep a suitable cable with it.
• The 4 hour rating is the maker's figure for the 120 lumen mode; no independent output curve was found.
• No replaceable batteries: charge it before an outage.