The Value of LED Flashlights

With their durability, low power consumption and the fact that they do not have bulbs that need replacing, LED flashlight have many advantages over more traditional flashlights. However, their popularity was stunted in the past by their higher costs. Fortunately, prices for all things LED have started to come down thus making them a better value and a popular choice for flashlights.

When comparing flashlights, one needs to be aware of the different factors that make it impossible for LED flashlights to be priced as low as many other flashlights, as of yet. Traditional flashlights often consist of little more than a bulb, tube, batteries and a switch. On the other hand, LED flashlights require some type of microprocessor or voltage regulation system to function properly. The LEDs are also more expensive than traditional bulbs. Furthermore, since LED lighting is a newer technology, and they have not been manufactured in the quantities other types of lighting have, LEDs have not reached the economies of scale and cheaper manufacturing costs other flashlights have.

However, the costs have been coming down as the technology has matured and their popularity grown. It is now possible to enjoy the benefits of LED flashlights at much lower prices.

As a matter of fact, LED lights can potentially last for 15 years or more. Even with their electronics, LED flashlights are far more resistant to being dropped and other shocks that often occur when people use flashlights. However, they are more sensitive to heat (but do not produce nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs).

While the directional light LEDs produce is not always desirable for home lighting, it is an advantage for flashlight use where a highly directional beam is often best for flashlight use.

With their advantages, LEDs will probably become more popular in flashlights. As their popularity continues to grow, their prices are likely to continue to decrease. Rapid changes in technology make it impossible to predict what the future will hold for flashlights, but LEDs will certainly play a major role for the foreseeable future.

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