Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® Lights
Updated Line of Lights From Energizer
Starting in November of 2014, an updated line of Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® lights will be hitting the market. The first generation of these lights were really great, so I was eager to check out this new updated line. Energizer sent me two of the new lights to check out including the Task Light and Project Light.
The updated design boasts brighter, more durable, and longer lasting. Some of the design improvements resulted in double the brightness, runtime and drop resistance.
My impression of the new Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® lights is very good. Both lights are very bright and include two brightness settings. I really like the rubber overmolds and the easy to use battery compartments. The battery compartments have seals to help keep the compartment water resistant. The grips are comfortable and natural feeling in the hand. Overall I really like these new flash lights.
Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® Line
Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® 2 AA Swivel Head (MSRP: $52.99)
43 percent brighter (previously 70 lumens max output)- Flat base and swivel-head that rotates 125⁰ allows for hands-free light
- Four light modes – high and low white beam, red for night vision and green for inspection work
- Sturdy clip attaches to belt or strap
- Impact-resistant; survives a six meter drop
- Water-resistant
- Includes two AA Energizer® MAX® batteries
- Light Output: 100 Lumens
- Run Time: 14 Hours – With Energizer® MAX® alkaline batteries
- Beam Distance: 102 Meters
- Drop Test: 6 Meters
- Water Resistant: IPX4
Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® Task Light (MSRP: $23.99)
525 percent brighter (previously 20 lumens max output)- Survives a five meter drop
- Rugged construction to stand up to any job
- Compact, anti-roll design
- Easy to use push button switch
- Impact-resistant; survives a five meter drop
- Water-resistant
- Includes two AA Energizer® MAX® batteries
- Light Output: 125 Lumens
- Run Time: 10 Hours – With Energizer® MAX® alkaline batteries
- Beam Distance: 90 Meters
- Drop Test: 5 Meters
- Water Resistant: IPX4
Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® Project Light (MSRP: $29.99)
329 percent brighter (previously 35 lumens max output), as of Spring 2014- Bright white LEDs produce tight 165 meter spot beam Steel plates for added durability
- Water-resistant
- Easy-to-use push button switch
- Impact-resistant; survives a three meter drop
- Includes four AA Energizer® MAX® batteries
- Light Output: 150 Lumens
- Run Time: 19 Hours – With Energizer® MAX® alkaline batteries
- Beam Distance: 265 Meters
- Drop Test: 3 Meters
- Water Resistant: IPX4
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Todd Fratzel
Todd Fratzel is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz, and the President of Front Steps Media, LLC, a web based media company focused on the Home Improvement and Construction Industry.He is also the Principal Engineer for United Construction Corp., located in Newport, NH. In his capacity at United he oversees the Residential and Commercial Building Division along with all Design-Build projects.He is also the editor of Home Construction & Improvement.
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These look like great flashlights except for the battery setup. All modern flashlights should be simple to recharge; USB would usually be easiest but I also like the ones that run off of typical 12-18 volt tool batteries. The Rechargeable AA or AAA batteries Ive tried just don’t cut it. USB is easy to recharge anywhere.
Kimber – Considering they are made by Energizer it’s not really a surprise that they run off standard batteries. Having said that, they are LED which means they will run a very long time before needing new batteries. The price points are also quite attractive compared to what it might cost if they were using 12-18 volt tool batteries. You do bring up some valid considerations though.