4 pack pen flashlights are made of anodized machined aviation aluminum, which makes them not wear out over time and can withstand drops and bumps. Perfect for working, repairing, camping, emergency survival, mechanics, nurses, doctors, and outdoor sports
Each pen light is equipped with 1 super bright LED and can last up to two hours with only two alkaline batteries (battery included), please remove the red insulating sheet before use.
Only 30g/1.05 oz of each flashlight, makes this small pocket bright flashlight can be easily put into your pocket or bag, convenient to take around
The pocket flashlight comes with a clip that easily clips to belts, notebooks, shirt pockets, and jeans pockets, freeing your hands when working or repairing
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4 pack pen flashlights are made of anodized machined aviation aluminum, which makes them not wear out over time and can withstand drops and bumps. Perfect for working, repairing, camping, emergency survival, mechanics, nurses, doctors, and outdoor sports
Each pen light is equipped with 1 super bright LED and can last up to two hours with only two alkaline batteries (battery included), please remove the red insulating sheet before use.
Only 30g/1.05 oz of each flashlight, makes this small pocket bright flashlight can be easily put into your pocket or bag, convenient to take around
The pocket flashlight comes with a clip that easily clips to belts, notebooks, shirt pockets, and jeans pockets, freeing your hands when working or repairing
Model: WORKPRO LED Pen Light, Aluminum Pen Flashlights, Pocket Flashlight with Clip for Inspection, Emergency, Everyday, 8AAA Batteries Include, Gray(4-Pack)
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It's ridiculously hard to find fault with 4 pen flashlights for $8 so I will just make some obvious points in the hopes of helping others. I did buy some of these from a previous deal and they all sat unused until they were eventually lost lol. The light output is just ok if you need it for a small, up close and tight space but the light spread is very narrow and focused (to be expected with this form factor). The fact that they are battery powered and not rechargeable (again, pretty expected feature) makes it more of a headache than some other flashlights (for my use-case which, I feel, is very average and common).
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
Just pointing out that these aren't meant to be "illuminate the room" flashlights. Quite contrary, they're specifically supposed to be low output for close up inspection. Using a full size flashlight leads to tons of glare making what you're inspecting hard to discern.
Because I was pointing out that the negatives you listed were actually desirable qualities in a pen/inspection light. See:
You specifically tell others why to avoid this product. You listed many negatives which aren't negatives at all, they're the intended purpose of these style of lights. You specifically tell others why they should avoid this product.
You didn't know what a pen light was and bought one expecting it to be a "regular" flashlight. That's on you.
I used to live in Savannah. I definitely don't recommend it long-term.
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It's ridiculously hard to find fault with 4 pen flashlights for $8 so I will just make some obvious points in the hopes of helping others. I did buy some of these from a previous deal and they all sat unused until they were eventually lost lol. The light output is just ok if you need it for a small, up close and tight space but the light spread is very narrow and focused (to be expected with this form factor). The fact that they are battery powered and not rechargeable (again, pretty expected feature) makes it more of a headache than some other flashlights (for my use-case which, I feel, is very average and common).
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
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It's ridiculously hard to find fault with 4 pen flashlights for $8 so I will just make some obvious points in the hopes of helping others. I did buy some of these from a previous deal and they all sat unused until they were eventually lost lol. The light output is just ok if you need it for a small, up close and tight space but the light spread is very narrow and focused (to be expected with this form factor). The fact that they are battery powered and not rechargeable (again, pretty expected feature) makes it more of a headache than some other flashlights (for my use-case which, I feel, is very average and common).
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
Just pointing out that these aren't meant to be "illuminate the room" flashlights. Quite contrary, they're specifically supposed to be low output for close up inspection. Using a full size flashlight leads to tons of glare making what you're inspecting hard to discern.
Just pointing out that these aren't meant to be "illuminate the room" flashlights. Quite contrary, they're specifically supposed to be low output for close up inspection. Using a full size flashlight leads to tons of glare making what you're inspecting hard to discern.
I agree. I recently realized that I lost an (almost) identical snap-on or matco light that I used for years. It was perfect for looking at a component under a dash, or in an engine bay. It's not for lighting up a large area, but it's perfect for "close up inspection", like you mentioned.
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These are cheaper at Walmart every single day at $1.97 each, and you don't need to buy four at a time. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-.../983621102
Its literally the exact same model pen light, from the same factory. I bought a handful of these from walmart and dispersed them to my cars, bugout bags, and whatnot as a backup light source.
Just pointing out that these aren't meant to be "illuminate the room" flashlights. Quite contrary, they're specifically supposed to be low output for close up inspection. Using a full size flashlight leads to tons of glare making what you're inspecting hard to discern.
I'm going to be honest, I'm a little confused about why this statement was made in response to my comment. I never said (or even came close to implying) that these should be used to "illuminate the room". I'm not sure why that was put in quotation marks as though it was something I wrote or an idea I was advocating.
Beyond that, stating that a pen light is a specific-use-case tool that is, "supposed to be low output for close up inspection" is kind of a leap. It's a flashlight that was made very small to be convenient to wear/transport and fit in tight places. Some pen lights are very bright. Some are very dull. It's just the form factor that is limiting to the output. Respectfully, to come out and say that pen lights are, "specifically" made for those parameters simply doesn't make any logical sense.
I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings. I have to do extremely precise drilling, installations, inspections, and repairs in some of the smallest places you can think of. When a wing is assembled and I'm inside it, I've used tons of light sources over the years to be able to get the best view of what I'm working on. Some light sources are better than others for certain jobs. One thing I've never, ever said in any low-light situation (at work or personal life) was that a light was too bright to be able to see what I'm working on. Nobody is comparing these to a handheld spotlight. They make different sized flashlights because the smaller you go, the more portable and easy access they are and the bigger you go, the more light output you can achieve. Light output is often going to be the trade-off when the size of the light source is made very small and compact.
I'm not trying to argue at all. I just don't really understand what necessitated any implied correction to what I had already noted. Especially when that implied message is just nonsensical. No offense.
I was just pointing out obvious things based on my impulse buy. I wasn't looking to have a formal discussion on what constitutes the most correct, specific uses of the pen light as a light emitting tool. It's just a light... In the convenient form factor of a pen... There is no mystery to be solved and no deeper understanding to be found here lol
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I'm going to be honest, I'm a little confused about why this statement was made in response to my comment. I never said (or even came close to implying) that these should be used to "illuminate the room". I'm not sure why that was put in quotation marks as though it was something I wrote or an idea I was advocating.
Beyond that, stating that a pen light is a specific-use-case tool that is, "supposed to be low output for close up inspection" is kind of a leap. It's a flashlight that was made very small to be convenient to wear/transport and fit in tight places. Some pen lights are very bright. Some are very dull. It's just the form factor that is limiting to the output. Respectfully, to come out and say that pen lights are, "specifically" made for those parameters simply doesn't make any logical sense.
I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings. I have to do extremely precise drilling, installations, inspections, and repairs in some of the smallest places you can think of. When a wing is assembled and I'm inside it, I've used tons of light sources over the years to be able to get the best view of what I'm working on. Some light sources are better than others for certain jobs. One thing I've never, ever said in any low-light situation (at work or personal life) was that a light was too bright to be able to see what I'm working on. Nobody is comparing these to a handheld spotlight. They make different sized flashlights because the smaller you go, the more portable and easy access they are and the bigger you go, the more light output you can achieve. Light output is often going to be the trade-off when the size of the light source is made very small and compact.
I'm not trying to argue at all. I just don't really understand what necessitated any implied correction to what I had already noted. Especially when that implied message is just nonsensical. No offense.
I was just pointing out obvious things based on my impulse buy. I wasn't looking to have a formal discussion on what constitutes the most correct, specific uses of the pen light as a light emitting tool. It's just a light... In the convenient form factor of a pen... There is no mystery to be solved and no deeper understanding to be found here lol
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I'm going to be honest, I'm a little confused about why this statement was made in response to my comment. I never said (or even came close to implying) that these should be used to "illuminate the room".
Because I was pointing out that the negatives you listed were actually desirable qualities in a pen/inspection light. See:
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The light output is just ok
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the light spread is very narrow and focused
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If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
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I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day
You specifically tell others why to avoid this product. You listed many negatives which aren't negatives at all, they're the intended purpose of these style of lights. You specifically tell others why they should avoid this product.
You didn't know what a pen light was and bought one expecting it to be a "regular" flashlight. That's on you.
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I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings
I used to live in Savannah. I definitely don't recommend it long-term.
I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings. I have to do extremely precise drilling, installations, inspections, and repairs in some of the smallest places you can think of. When a wing is assembled and I'm inside it, I've used tons of light sources over the years to be able to get the best view of what I'm working on. Some light sources are better than others for certain jobs. One thing I've never, ever said in any low-light situation (at work or personal life) was that a light was too bright to be able to see what I'm working on. Nobody is comparing these to a handheld spotlight. They make different sized flashlights because the smaller you go, the more portable and easy access they are and the bigger you go, the more light output you can achieve. Light output is often going to be the trade-off when the size of the light source is made very small and compact.
That wing (G700/800) is crazy long! Longer than any regional jet, and many airliners.
Every time I see one fly directly over, it blows my mind.
It's ridiculously hard to find fault with 4 pen flashlights for $8 so I will just make some obvious points in the hopes of helping others. I did buy some of these from a previous deal and they all sat unused until they were eventually lost lol. The light output is just ok if you need it for a small, up close and tight space but the light spread is very narrow and focused (to be expected with this form factor). The fact that they are battery powered and not rechargeable (again, pretty expected feature) makes it more of a headache than some other flashlights (for my use-case which, I feel, is very average and common).
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
So…best and smallest flashlight with decent brightness and decent projection??
It has to be bright. Working on a project…an art project though nothing crazy… to avenge my father's death. NBD. I just need the power of the sun in the palm of my hands.
I bought two 4-packs of these little flashlights the last time they were on sale. I like them. I've placed them all over the house and in the cars. I know exactly where to find one if the power goes out or when I need additional light. They're not blindingly bright but they're just right for my needs.
These are cheaper at Walmart every single day at $1.97 each, and you don't need to buy four at a time. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-.../983621102[walmart.com]
Its literally the exact same model pen light, from the same factory. I bought a handful of these from walmart and dispersed them to my cars, bugout bags, and whatnot as a backup light source.
How do you know they are "from the same factory?" Did you watch them being packed up and shipped to different locations? Even if they came off identical machining they do not necessarily need to come from the same place. The same model (of the same brand) item can be made in countless places while still looking the same. How many Coca Cola factories are there across the globe?
Not to mention your two examples are branded differently, therefore are "literally" different models
Now, not knocking your Walmart link and that is a solid comparison to what *appears* to be functionally (not literally) similar to indistinguishable from the other
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The main use I can think of for a "penlight" is to check people's pupils. You need a focused beam of light. It has to be focused enough so that light hits one eye but not the other. Preferably it is bright enough but not so bright as to cause pain.
I have absolutely never seen a penlight that was rechargeable. I haven't even seen any that have replaceable batteries. FYI usually they get lost before the battery dies.
Anyway I agree that a penlight has a very specific well defined definition.
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I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
You specifically tell others why to avoid this product. You listed many negatives which aren't negatives at all, they're the intended purpose of these style of lights. You specifically tell others why they should avoid this product.
You didn't know what a pen light was and bought one expecting it to be a "regular" flashlight. That's on you.
I used to live in Savannah. I definitely don't recommend it long-term.
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I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
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I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
Just bought a pack of these. Thanks OP!
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-.../983621102
Its literally the exact same model pen light, from the same factory. I bought a handful of these from walmart and dispersed them to my cars, bugout bags, and whatnot as a backup light source.
Beyond that, stating that a pen light is a specific-use-case tool that is, "supposed to be low output for close up inspection" is kind of a leap. It's a flashlight that was made very small to be convenient to wear/transport and fit in tight places. Some pen lights are very bright. Some are very dull. It's just the form factor that is limiting to the output. Respectfully, to come out and say that pen lights are, "specifically" made for those parameters simply doesn't make any logical sense.
I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings. I have to do extremely precise drilling, installations, inspections, and repairs in some of the smallest places you can think of. When a wing is assembled and I'm inside it, I've used tons of light sources over the years to be able to get the best view of what I'm working on. Some light sources are better than others for certain jobs. One thing I've never, ever said in any low-light situation (at work or personal life) was that a light was too bright to be able to see what I'm working on. Nobody is comparing these to a handheld spotlight. They make different sized flashlights because the smaller you go, the more portable and easy access they are and the bigger you go, the more light output you can achieve. Light output is often going to be the trade-off when the size of the light source is made very small and compact.
I'm not trying to argue at all. I just don't really understand what necessitated any implied correction to what I had already noted. Especially when that implied message is just nonsensical. No offense.
I was just pointing out obvious things based on my impulse buy. I wasn't looking to have a formal discussion on what constitutes the most correct, specific uses of the pen light as a light emitting tool. It's just a light... In the convenient form factor of a pen... There is no mystery to be solved and no deeper understanding to be found here lol
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edit. 4 colors available. thinking to buy a set of pink so we quit losing them in the yard! tu and rep
edit. 4 colors available. thinking to buy a set of pink so we quit losing them in the yard! tu and rep
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Beyond that, stating that a pen light is a specific-use-case tool that is, "supposed to be low output for close up inspection" is kind of a leap. It's a flashlight that was made very small to be convenient to wear/transport and fit in tight places. Some pen lights are very bright. Some are very dull. It's just the form factor that is limiting to the output. Respectfully, to come out and say that pen lights are, "specifically" made for those parameters simply doesn't make any logical sense.
I work as a mechanic building Gulfstream jet wings. I have to do extremely precise drilling, installations, inspections, and repairs in some of the smallest places you can think of. When a wing is assembled and I'm inside it, I've used tons of light sources over the years to be able to get the best view of what I'm working on. Some light sources are better than others for certain jobs. One thing I've never, ever said in any low-light situation (at work or personal life) was that a light was too bright to be able to see what I'm working on. Nobody is comparing these to a handheld spotlight. They make different sized flashlights because the smaller you go, the more portable and easy access they are and the bigger you go, the more light output you can achieve. Light output is often going to be the trade-off when the size of the light source is made very small and compact.
I'm not trying to argue at all. I just don't really understand what necessitated any implied correction to what I had already noted. Especially when that implied message is just nonsensical. No offense.
I was just pointing out obvious things based on my impulse buy. I wasn't looking to have a formal discussion on what constitutes the most correct, specific uses of the pen light as a light emitting tool. It's just a light... In the convenient form factor of a pen... There is no mystery to be solved and no deeper understanding to be found here lol
You specifically tell others why to avoid this product. You listed many negatives which aren't negatives at all, they're the intended purpose of these style of lights. You specifically tell others why they should avoid this product.
You didn't know what a pen light was and bought one expecting it to be a "regular" flashlight. That's on you.
Every time I see one fly directly over, it blows my mind.
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you need a "pen light", these have decent build quality and you can't beat the price. If you need a flashlight, buy a flashlight. Even a $10-$12 rechargable flashlight that is thicker and half the length can be found easily and has far more uses for the average person.
I feel like everything I'm pointing out should be common sense but the entire reason I'm putting this comment out there is because I grabbed these pen lights as a buy-now, think-later purchase because of the price but quickly realized that it wasn't at all what I really needed to use day to day. I'm not down voting the deal or trashing the product. Again, it is a solid deal. I'm just pointing out that I wasted $8 because I didn't buy what I actually needed in a product and hope to stop someone else from doing the same.
It has to be bright. Working on a project…an art project though nothing crazy… to avenge my father's death. NBD. I just need the power of the sun in the palm of my hands.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-.../983621102 [walmart.com]
Its literally the exact same model pen light, from the same factory. I bought a handful of these from walmart and dispersed them to my cars, bugout bags, and whatnot as a backup light source.
Not to mention your two examples are branded differently, therefore are "literally" different models
Now, not knocking your Walmart link and that is a solid comparison to what *appears* to be functionally (not literally) similar to indistinguishable from the other
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I have absolutely never seen a penlight that was rechargeable. I haven't even seen any that have replaceable batteries. FYI usually they get lost before the battery dies.
Anyway I agree that a penlight has a very specific well defined definition.