I like halogens better than HIDs, but if you need a really bright spotlight to illuminate things in the far distance with a respectable run time versus charge time then this is the spotlight to have. This is a great light for distance. It is so bright that unless you are in a open area, you probably won't have too much use for it. Run time is a little over an hour for a few hours charge. There are LEDs on the unit that display what the current charge level is.

As for durability, it is made out of hard plastic but you still wouldn't want to drop it because it is so heavy. It will likely crack from a fall.

Quality control could be a little better as far as the reflector goes. My reflector has micro-scratches on it, but it doesn't seem to effect the beam output.

The battery gave off a slight acidic smell the first few times that I charged it. I would suggest charging it in your a less used location the first few times.

Don't be "cute" or "funny" and shine this thing at helicopters or even low flying aircraft. They will see it and report it. That is how bright it is.

Also, common sense I know, but don't look into this light. I know it is a stupid thing to do, but you have to admit that it is tempting. I made that mistake and literally had black and blue marks underneath my eyes for a full day.

I believe it is rated at 22 Million Candlepower.

This flashlight is essentially one of the new HID white car headlights in a portable form. When pointed towards the ceiling, it will light up a whole room as if the lights were on. Great during a blackout. When used outside, the broad beam will light up an object as far away as a city block.
The flashlight will stay lit for about an hour and a half before it needs to be recharged. it has a nice set of LEDs to show the charge.

This is one terrific flashlight!

If you've seen the newer bluish headlights on cars, then you know what a HID (high-intensity-discharge) light is all about. This spotlight has the same time of bulb. The bulb is a glass rod with a small hollow glass sphere, perhaps 1cc, in the middle. That sphere is filled with Xenon, which is turned into a blinding white hot plasma by high-voltage electricity.

Even though you may have seen headlights with the same type of bulbs, this spotlight with its large parabolic reflector will probably be the brightest light source you have ever handled (unless you like to play with industrial lasers). If someone shines this light on you, from a distance of 1/4 mile, you will be stunned...convinced that law enforcement has got you covered! Therefore, aside from being a very practical light source, it is also a great security device and a deterrent for prowlers.

Shop around, you will be able to find one for alot less. I did.

I am very impressed with this light. I am in Law enforcement and work in the Marine Unit and this light has been used during many rescues.....only noticed one problem the cables that connect to the battery are very short and if they come loose are impossible to reconnect.....I had to rewire and extend them....but otherwise what a great light for the money.....I own 3 now.

What a bright light. I mean this thing will blind you. It will totally blow away a quartz type light. I own two of these lights and am totally sold on them. Good product. I got mine for under $ 40.00 bucks, now I noticed that they have gone up in price. Grab one when the price gets a little lower.