The Lowdown
The Infinity X1 Flashlight is a seriously powerful flashlight with a number of useful added features. The design is both utilitarian and handsome, and it feels like it is built to last. If you are looking for a truly bright flashlight and don’t mind carrying a foot-long, one-and-a-half-pound baton, then for less than $50, the X1 is for you. If it seems a bit excessive, perhaps one of their smaller, less powerful units will do.
Overall
Pros
- Extremely bright
- Adjustable brightness and beam width
- Both rechargeable lithium-ion and dry cell battery packs included
- Can charge devices while charging
Cons
- Items connected to the attachment ring need to be removed before accessing the charging ports
Infinity makes a line of LED lights in a variety of configurations and beam strengths. These include flashlights, headlamps, lanterns, and auto and work lights, including their Dual Powered Solar Work Light, their combination Work Light and Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Speakers, and their handheld flashlights that come in 3500, 5000, and 7000 lumen variations. In this review, we look at the 7000-lumen Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight model.
Design and Build Quality
The Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight is a large, bright flashlight with some modern features. It is made of matte black aluminum with anodized red details around the lens and the back end, where it has a place where it can be clipped or tied. It measures 12.4” long by 2.2” wide and weighs 1.49 pounds with the lithium-ion battery pack in place.
It is IPX4 rated, meaning that it can be splashed without harmful effects and is claimed to be capable of surviving drops from 1 meter (3.2’)
It features a textured handle above which are two buttons and a switch. The lower button is the power toggle, which is encircled by an LED ring that indicates the battery charge level. A green band indicates a charge of 72-100%, orange 37-71%, red 6-36% and blinking red shows a charge of less than 5%.
The second button cycles through the four light output levels: High, Medium, Low, and Eco. Above this switch is the locking switch, which, when engaged, prevents the light from being turned on.
Pulling on the cover on the back end of the flashlight reveals two USB Type-C ports, one for charging the internal lithium-ion battery pack 5V/1.5A and the other for charging your devices 5V/2.4A. The X1 comes with an optional traditional dry cell battery pack, which holds 9 AA batteries, and I was shocked to see that it not only ships with batteries, but they are Duracells.
What’s in the Box
- Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight
- Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Alkaline Battery Pack for 9 AA Batteries
- AA Duracell Batteries (x9)
- USB Type-C Charging Cable
- QR Code Card for Access to Manuals, Warranties, Batteries, Service, and Support
Performance
This flashlight is bright, really bright. In fact, it is the brightest that I have ever used. Its maximum output is 7000 lumens, and it can shoot a beam 250 meters (820’).
As impressive as these numbers may be, it is hard to appreciate from the specifications just how they translate into actual use, so I created a non-scientific comparison test between the Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight and two flashlights that I have in the house. They are old Maglite models: one with an older-style traditional bulb that emits a yellowish light, the other with a slightly more modern version of the same technology that emits a bluer, whiter light.
These photos were all taken at the same time; because the light reflected from the garage doors varied in intensity, the iPhone adjusted the overall exposure despite the exposure lock being activated. As you can see from the photos, there is simply no comparison. Even at its lowest setting, the Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight is by far the brightest. This is because it uses a different technology called a CREE LED.
CREE LED
A Cree LED is a type of light-emitting diode that utilizes a Cree chip, known for its high performance, energy efficiency, and long lifespan. Manufactured by Cree, Inc., these solid-state lighting products provide superior illumination while consuming significantly less energy compared to traditional lighting options. Cree LEDs are characterized by features such as low forward voltage, low heat generation, and exceptional durability, making them popular in various applications, including flashlights and general lighting. – Lektron Lighting
As you can imagine, putting out that level of light requires some serious battery strength, and the maximum lifespan of 18 hours is equally impressive. Depending on the type of battery used and the desired beam strength, the battery life, beam spread, and maximum distance change.
| Output | Battery | Lumens | Lifespan (Hours) | Distance (Meters) | Coverage (cd/m2) |
| High | Rechargeable | 7000 | 1.5 | 250 | 15600 |
| Alkaline | 1200 | 2.5 | 105 | 2700 | |
| Medium | Rechargeable | 3000 | 3.5 | 170 | 7200 |
| Alkaline | 750 | 5 | 85 | 1800 | |
| Low | Rechargeable | 1500 | 7 | 120 | 3600 |
| Alkaline | 500 | 7.5 | 70 | 1200 | |
| Eco | Rechargeable | 400 | 18 | 60 | 900 |
| Alkaline | 300 | 12 | 55 | 750 |
The candela per square meter (cd/m²) is the unit of luminance, which measures the amount of light emitted or reflected from a surface area. – Wikipedia
Features
The Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight is not only bright, but it also comes with a slew of convenient features, including beam focusing, dual power, heat lock, tie or clip, and power in/power out. Specifically, the lamp’s design comprises a CREE LED chip behind a lens. This lens can be adjusted between a wide beam and a focused beam by turning the flashlight’s head.
On the other end of the flashlight, in red anodized aluminum, is an attachment ring where users can connect a clip or other tie, but I don’t recommend it, as this end of the flashlight has a sliding cover that, when pulled down to reveal the USB Type-C ports, covers the area where clips would go. In other words, if you use a clip on the end of the flashlight, you will need to remove it before pulling down the cover and exposing the charging ports.
The ports themselves are very handy, with separate in and out ports, enabling the flashlight to charge while other devices charge. Lastly, as stated earlier, the Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight can be powered by the lithium-ion battery pack or traditional dry cell batteries, both included. If you use dry cell batteries and do not wish to charge other devices from the flashlight, the attachment ring concern is moot.
As the Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight is extremely bright, it comes with some safety warnings and features. On the flashlight’s hood are warnings not to touch the lens due to heat and not to shine the light into people’s eyes. The X1 also has an auto-dimming feature that reduces the output level as you get close to objects and turns off the beam if the lens is covered for an extended period.
The Infinity X1 Flashlight is a seriously powerful flashlight with a number of useful added features. The design is both utilitarian and handsome, and it feels like it is built to last. If you are looking for a truly bright flashlight and don’t mind carrying a foot-long, one-and-a-half-pound baton, then for less than $50, the X1 is for you. If it seems a bit excessive, perhaps one of their smaller, less powerful units will do.
Click here to learn more about the Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight.
The Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight sells for $49.99; it is available at Costco and other retailers, including Amazon and Walmart.
Source: Manufacturer-supplied review sample
What I Like: Extremely bright; Adjustable brightness and beam width; Both rechargeable lithium-ion and dry cell battery packs included; Can charge devices while charging
What Needs Improvement: Items connected to the attachment ring need to be removed before accessing the charging ports