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The world's brightest flashlight is 20% off for Cyber Monday
While your average flashlight shines about 1,000 lumens, there are significantly brighter options built for more extreme circumstances or easier navigability. For example, the Imalent SR32 is the world's brightest flashlight at 120,000 lumens, and it just so happens to be discounted on Amazon for Cyber Monday.
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This flashlight is so powerful that it has a built-in fan to keep the unit from overheating in your hands. And while it has a steep price tag of $680, during today's Cyber Monday sales, you can get it for 20% off.
When switched on, the Imalent SR32 emits the highest brightness level for about a minute before dimming to 25,000 lumens, which it can sustain for 45 minutes. This model also features an OLED digital display to show the battery level.
In addition, the Imalent SR32 has seven settings, including cold and warm light options, as well as a moonlight and strobe mode.
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As the world's brightest flashlight, it also has a heat pipe cooling system that uses three cooling fans to ensure high performance. The IP56 rating means the flashlight is water and dust-resistant.
While not for everyday carry, the Imalent SR32 would serve well for emergency use cases, or if you want the bragging rights of owning the world's brightest flashlight, or if you're a flashlight enthusiast who collects flashlights.