Is the Gearlight LED flashlight worth $19.99?

At $19.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, it is a reasonable price for an aluminum AA flashlight with adjustable focus. It makes sense as a utility light, not as a premium or everyday-carry light.

What batteries does it take?

It runs on AA cells: alkaline, carbon-zinc, NiMH or NiCad. Rechargeable NiMH and NiCad work, but the light does not charge them itself.

How bright is it, and does it hold that brightness?

It uses an unregulated driver, so output starts higher on fresh cells and drops as voltage falls. Expect the brightest beam on new batteries and a gradual dimming over the 10+ hour runtime.

How does it compare with a modern rechargeable LED flashlight?

It trades USB charging and regulated output for cheap, swappable AA batteries and a metal body. A rechargeable light will hold brightness steadier; this one is easier to keep powered in a drawer.

What comes in the box?

The flashlight, a lanyard and a split ring. Batteries are not included, so buy AAs separately.

The best new price seen is $19.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, at the low end of its recent range. Watch for multi-pack deals if you want spares.

Where is the Gearlight LED cheapest?

At eBay, for $19.99, 71% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Gearlight LED?

3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Newegg.com, Walmart.

Gearlight LED

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$19.99at eBayObserved at 1:35 AM

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Our take on the Gearlight LED

The Gearlight LED is a full-size aluminum flashlight that runs on AA batteries and throws a claimed 500 m beam with adjustable spot-to-flood focus. It is built for the drawer or glovebox: it takes alkaline, carbon-zinc, NiMH or NiCad cells and is rated for 10+ hours of runtime. The body is military-grade aluminum, 9.86 oz without batteries and 8.46 in long with the head extended. At $19.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range across the 3 stores that price it new.