Beam Profile, Tint, and CRI: What Actually Makes an EDC Flashlight Good
Lumens get the marketing budget, but beam profile, tint, and CRI are what actually determine whether an EDC flashlight works for the way you use it every day.
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The Lumens Myth: How to Actually Choose an EDC Flashlight in 2026
Lumens are the number every flashlight box screams at you, and they’re the least useful number on it. Here’s what actually determines whether an EDC flashlight is good: CRI, tint, beam profile, and PWM — explained with real lights.