Lenser V2 Professional Torch Review

Overall Rating

Innovative LED lasts for up to 100,000 hours
Up to 50 hours per three AAA batteries
Super bright light that doesn't fade
Quality aluminium construction
Supplied with belt clip waterproof case & two sets of batteries
Great price right now

None so far

These days LED lighting, such as the Lenser V2 Professional Torch, is becoming increasingly popular because, compared to conventional bulbs, LEDs are brighter, use far less energy for any given brightness and last considerably longer. But LED lights are certainly not cheap. No way.

A recent Internet search for domestic bayonet fitting LED bulbs revealed an average 'delivered' cost of around ten pounds each - which, considering the number most people will need, is pretty dear.

However, being fond of gadgets, I was still desperate to dip my toes into the LED pool and started hunting elsewhere for a useful LED lighting device that wouldn't cost a mint.

Enter the Lenser V2 Professional Torch, currently available on promotion for £24.99 from a well-known High Street store. You know the one I mean. But maybe cheaper if you root about a bit online. Who knows?

Anyway - I couldn't get up my local mall quickly enough, which was just as well. The shop had left only one torch that, needless to say, I took off their hands PDQ.

Made by German company Zweibr der Optoelectronics GmbH the Lenser V2 Professional Torch features, instead of your normal bulb, a 1.25 watt high intensity Gallium light chip that is most unlikely to want replacing for the life of the product. Indeed, this torch comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Furthermore, you should expect up to fifty hours' service from one set of three AAA batteries. The V2 comes with two sets of these - three within the torch itself, inside a neat little plastic holder, and three shrink-wrapped in the package. Plenty power to get you running - and then some. There's also a rugged black waterproof case (with a belt clip) that looks the biz.

Whereas, on the performance front, to date I am mightily impressed with this compact flashlight.

Crafted in aircraft grade aluminium, with a serrated grip and lanyard eye, it oozes quality and is miles brighter than any bog-standard torches I've used before. In addition, unlike these old-fashioned things, the bluish light remains uniformly bright for extended periods. Thus, no more fading beams just when you're getting to the important bit of that vital fiddly job in a dark corner somewhere around the house, the car, or even inside the computer (Yes. We've all been there, haven't we?).

If, like me, you do loads of jobs like these you'll bless the day you bought a Lenser V2 Professional Torch, especially at such a brilliant price.

So - go on. Let there be light. Give your precious eyes the treat they richly deserve.