Coast XPH34R 2700 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable-Dual Power LED Headlamp withPURE Beam Twist Focus and Magnetic Base

This is mainly a review of the Coast XPH34R. However I do also somewhat review the Coast HL8 by comparison. Both of these products are quality items which I own. The HL8 is an earlier model with a lower light output. The advantage of this light is it will take AA batteries, and can be equipped with an optional rechargeable battery at extra cost. It is also in my opinion an more comfortable light to wear if you are not using a hard hat. The portion of the light that rests against your forehead seems larger, and the light is lighter. The brightness on the HL8 is easily adjustable with a 3 position rotary switch. This light is mainly a plastic build, but well made, and that may be why it is lighter. The XPH34R is primarily a metal product. It seems to be precision machined. It is designed to be used with Coasts lithium battery made for this product, and works well, is very bright. It is not as comfortable as the HL8 because it is heavier, and it appears that the area of the light that rests against the forehead is smaller, so more weight on a smaller area. This potential problem (not everyone will find it a problem) could be mitigated by using it with a hard hat. Coast provides a battery carrier which can be inserted in lieu of the rechargeable battery that takes AAA cells. I do not think AAA cells would last very long in this product, so you might want to get a spare rechargeable. You adjust the brightness of this product by a series of button presses. The light starts in medium mode. To set on high, press the button twice. To set on low, 3 times. The turbo mode can be activated by holding the button down for two seconds. I actually prefer the mechanism of the HL8 for setting brightness, but unless you are changing this often, the button presses should work fine. I like both these products and rate them 5 stars. However, be aware that while the XPH34R is pitched as a 2075 lumen light, this is ONLY in turbo mode, which shuts off after a very short time, and goes to a lower brightness… I assume to protect the light from heat damage. I can not find this detail in the light specs or description, but it is in the Q & A on the Coast website re this product… so I would rate the description as a little misleading. It has been my experience that Coast honors its lifetime warranty. I am a bit of a Coast-a-holic, (I have lots of their products), and have replaced two of them under warranty, which has been hastle free, and one reason I keep coming back for more. I wish they made cars. Read more

This headlamp is superior quality. I have been gushing about it since I got it and it has been super useful in multiple different ways. Just yesterday it gave me all the light I needed in the middle of a rain storm and stood up to the elements while doing so. Being able to just stick it to something metal and get instant light in just about any direction is also a huge plus. The headlamp itself is not huge to carry around at all but is a bit heavy in my opinion and that is literally the only slightly negative thing I have found to say about this headlamp so far. I LOVE that I can charge it with USB C, that sold me on the lamp in the first place. Read more

This headlight is very high quality, very bright, and will run a very long time. I used it for 7.5 hours on the medium low setting and this is still bright enough to see very well around in a large attic - over 3,000 square feet. In an outside setting, you can see very well at over 100 yards in the woods. Read more

a little on the heavy side but also it's very sturdy easy to adjust not insanely expensive the magnet is pretty decent easy to use with a simple touch of a button and very versatile you can mount it with the magnet or wear it around the head a perfect companion for any fishing or camping trip or even if you are out in the garage working on something automotive related late at night and need a little extra visibility for a reasonably priced brand Coast has continued to surprise me Read more

I really like this, provides A TON of light for working in the garage, camping, anything you can think of- it totally illuminated the area. It did start to feel a *tad* bit too heavy about 3 miles into a night hike, and I wish it had a red light option/feature, but other than that, LOVED IT! Read more

I have bought and used dozens of Coast headlamps over the last 10-plus years. Why? Because they hold up better than any other brand I have tried. And I've tried a lot. Because I need help seeing in low light, I literally use my headlamps every single day, a lot. Even as quality for the price as my past Coasts, they eventually have something happen. Pick a past or current model; I have used them all. Weak points, such as plastic components that delaminate or break, switch failures, the wire connection from the battery pack to the lamp fails, the headband stretches beyond wearability, or the rubber cover over the battery pack wears out and won't stay in place. Coast does sell replacement parts on their website and things like replacement headbands are well worth it. So the folks at Coast obviously have realized their shortcomings and with this model, I absolutely everything about it. Huge improvements! 1. Metal housing. Very durable. 2. No detached battery pack. The single rechargeable battery is in the metal housing. So, no wires to catch stray objects or develop a failed connection. 3. Weight. Not so heavy that it feels like you're wearing a small barbell on your forehead. 4. Brightness. This is as bright, if not brighter than the brightest Coast I have owned, and that one was actually much bigger and heavier. 5. Functionality. I like the 3 levels of brightness, plus the bonus, where if you hold the switch down, it gets super bright. Full focus too, from wide to narrow. 6. The headband. Very strong and easily replaceable. 7. Charging and battery. I recharge the battery every other day. Unlike my other headlamps, where I had to pop AA or AAA batteries out to recharge, this plugs directly into the included USB-C cable. The USB-C connection on the frame is covered when you're not charging, which is nice. The single battery lasts quite a long time. I will be purchasing more of this model, to keep one in my truck, and more as backups. Highly recommend this XPH34R. Read more