Powerful, Tactical, 4000 Lumens - The Klarus XT21X Flashlight Has It All

So many flashlight enthusiasts are always looking for the best tactical flashlight, the most powerful tactical flashlight, the most versatile tactical flashlight. Klarus has created a flashlight that fits all of these categories. If you haven't heard it yet, meet the Klarus XT21X tactical flashlight. This flashlight is powerful, handheld, versatile, and even rechargeable! It has so many features making an excellent flashlight for just about anybody whether they are in law enforcement, military, or general use! So let's take a look at what this flashlight has to offer.

4000 Lumen Tactical Flashlight

First and foremost, you won't be lacking power with this tactical flashlight. The XT21X delivers an amazingly bright 4000 lumens that cuts through the darkness with ease.With its deep orange peel textured reflector, the XT21X gives you a good balance between a throw and a more diffused beam. This means that you'll still be able to see far into the distance while also being able to see the area around you. With a maximum beam throw of up to 316 meters, you'll definitely be able to see into the distance with this light.

The XT21X also comes with a removable pocket clip and a sturdy velcro holster. So you have some options in how you'd like to carry the XT21X with you. The holster is quite unique because it features a small plastic cap on the bottom of it where the tail cap rests. This cap will prevent the flashlight from turning on while in the holster.

Tactical Flashlight User Interface

If you own a Klarus tactical flashlight such as the Klarus XT11GT or XT11X, then you know about the triple switch design. The Klarus XT21X also features this triple switch design with dual tail switches and a side switch that functions independently. With the dual tail switches, you'll be able to operate the flashlight as well as have shortcuts to a momentary on, One-Touch Turbo, and a One-Touch Low or One-Touch Strobe. With the side switch, you'll be able to operate the flashlight and have a built-in memory function along with a One-Touch Low. The switches are also able to be locked out to prevent any accidental illumination.

You can choose to operate the XT21X in a more tactical fashion using those tail switches or you can use the side switch for more general use or outdoor use. It's really up to you how you want to operate the flashlight when you want to operate it. Klarus makes sure that any user could pick up this flashlight and be satisfied with it.

Multiple Outputs and Programmable Settings

Just like any great tactical flashlight, the XT21X does feature multiple outputs and this includes five brightness levels as well as a strobe and SOS mode. The five brightness levels range from 5 lumens to 4000 lumens, allowing you to use the XT21X in multiple situations. The strobe mode can be accessed either using the tail switches or the side switch and the SOS mode will only be accessed using the side switch. These are emergency modes meant to protect you and alert someone for help.

Along with the multiple outputs, the XT21X tactical flashlight also features two programmable settings. The settings only affect how the tail switches operate and the side switch remains the same no matter what. The default setting is going to be the Tactical Setting where the tail cap will have a momentary on, One-Touch Turbo, One-Touch Strobe, and will cycle through four out of five brightness levels. In the Outdoor Setting, the tail switch will have a momentary on, One-Touch Turbo, One-Touch Low, and will be able to access all five brightness levels. So as you can see, the Tactical Setting is meant for self-defense, law enforcement, military, security, and the like. The Outdoor Setting is really great for any outdoor activities or general use around the house. Either way, it's easy to switch between the settings so you can change how the flashlight operates whenever you want to.

21700 Battery Flashlight

Part of what makes the Klarus XT21X tactical flashlight so powerful is the battery source. This torch runs on a 21700 lithium ion battery and Klarus does include one with the flashlight. The included battery features a 5000 mAh capacity which gives you a whole lot of power. Thanks to this battery, you'll be seeing excellent run times. On the lowest brightness level, the XT21X can run for 200 hours which is very impressive.

Another handy feature of this light is that it has a battery capacity indicator located around the side switch. When you first turn the flashlight on, this indicator will glow in various colors to let you know how much charge you have left in your battery. It allows you to better plan your usage of the flashlight and know when it's time to charge the battery..

USB Rechargeable Flashlight

Another feature that puts the XT21X over the edge and making it one of the best tactical flashlights is that it is a rechargeable flashlight. It features a micro USB charging port on the flashlight itself so that you don't actually have to remove the battery to charge it. Just plug the flashlight in and let it charge. The XT21X features a 2A USB fast charging which means that your flashlight is going to charge quickly. More often than not, The more powerful the battery, the longer the charge. Thankfully, Klarus made sure that you have a fast charging ability so that your flashlight spends less time charging and more time being used.

The battery capacity indicator also functions as a charging indicator. The indicator will glow red while the battery is charging and green when it's finished charging. This way you can just glance at your flashlight while it's charging and know when it's time to unplug it.

Concluding Remarks

So we covered the majority of the Klarus XT21X flashlight features. As you can see, it's an extremely impressive tactical flashlight that has a lot to offer. From the output, to the settings, to the battery, you're going to be getting the best of everything. There's more to learn if you're interested. Make sure to check out the Klarus XT21X tactical flashlight.