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Go hands-free or hands-on with the brightest headlamp in our XPH line. Built to be worn or held in your hand, the Coast XPH34R peaks at 2075 lumens on Turbo Mode and features a dust-resistant and storm proof aluminum body that rolls in its bracket for directional lighting and also detaches to become a full-featured flashlight with a magnetic tail cap and built-in power indicator. The Coast patented Pure beam optical system with Twist focus enables seamless transitions between Ultra view flood beam and bulls-eye Spot Beam. For versatility on the job, this Rechargeable Dual Power flashlight runs on a Coast ZITHION-X rechargeable battery (charging cable included) but can also operate on disposable lithium or alkaline batteries (purchased separately)—creating a go-anywhere lighting solution featuring the patented Pure beam system and Twist focus optic for seamless transitions between Ultra View Flood Beam and Bulls-eye Spot Beam.
PURE BEAM TWIST FOCUS: Pack two powerful beams into one and seamlessly transition—with no halos or hot spots—between short and long-range viewing. COAST’s patented focusing technology adapts to your need. The Ultra View Flood beam delivers edge-to-edge clarity in a broad circle, and the BULLS-EYE Spot beam sends a sharp ray of light at a distance with a transitional halo around the spot to increase the effective viewing area
RECHARGEABLE-DUAL POWER: Each coast Rechargeable-Dual Power product comes with a ported ZITHION-X rechargeable battery or a non-ported ZITHION rechargeable battery and is compatible with either Coast Extreme Performance alkaline batteries or other brand-name battery types, depending on the product. This provides you the cost savings of using rechargeable and the flexibility of reverting to alkaline
DETACHABLE HEADLAMP WITH MAGNETIC TAILCAP: This headlamp is built from top-grade aluminum and features a dust-resistant and storm proof body that rolls in its bracket for dynamic directional lighting—which can also detach to become a handheld flashlight with a built-in magnetic tail cap and real-time power indicator
SPECS: 2075 Lumen Max Light Output, 195 Meter (639 ft) Max Beam Distance, and 36 Hour Max Runtime
TOUGH & RELIABLE: Backed by the COAST lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. IP54 rated design for water resistance and durable body for 1-meter drop protection.
B.A. –
This is a quality product.
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.
Brian W. –
Best headlamp at this price!
I have been through plenty of different brands and price points with headlamps. This one, by far, is in the #1 spot for me. Super bright if you need it to be, easy to use, and the magnet is very useful in more ways than I thought it would be (and very strong).I was concerned with all the weight being on the front and nothing to balance in the back, but once you get it fitted to your head right, it is very comfortable and light. Sometimes I forget its there.And the best part, in my opinion, is how long the battery lasts. I use a headlamp on a daily basis and would have to change batteries every 10 days or so. This goes strong for me on a single charge for a couple weeks or more!
Philip –
Good almost great, but it isn’t as polished as it could be
I use this headlight at my industrial job so it’s attached to a hard hat. I have been in the industrial field for over a decade now and let say I’ve run through my fair share of headlight. When it comes to this particular headlight I’d have to give it a pass as a decent headlight but it has some areas it needs to be polished.Pros if left on medium it will last a long time. Its is bright enough and it’s pretty sturdy. And I love that you can easily replace and swap batteries.Cons I think the magnetic thing is a little gimmicky but to each their own. I hate that it has a turbo mode that’s annoying to use and only last a short period then turns off? Why even have it if it won’t support it? It’s like having a car that can go 200 mph but only once. Then use the turbo mode as the measure of lumens? Total scam to me. Now how bright is it at high? They claim its 1000 lumens but my milwaukee headlight rates at 600 lumens is superior is both brightness, how far it reaches and in color which doesn’t matter to much. Honestly I would stick with the Milwaukee headlight if it wasn’t always breaking down all the time. It keeps killing batteries even if they are less then 2-4 months and for $100 that’s not cool. So time will tell if this product last but I can bet you physically it definitely will. Also it’s a heavy light and that’s a minor negativeConclusion. The headlight is relatively decent let see how it does over time.Edit I have had this headlight for about a year now and I have zero complains about it. It works every time. It still needs to be polished a little more but overall it has been very reliable and long lasting. I adjusted the rating to five to reflect the quality. If it broke today I would get another one.
More for looks then actually what itâs intended for –
Very bright and works great
Battery life last me a whole day at work on low mode. I do enjoy the feature of the bright mode which helps out a lot. I will say the magnetic can be a pain when working near metal that a magnetic will stick to. Also middle head band strap seems to be a pain as well but when it comes to the function and durability I love this light. Not badly priced as well. My tool dealer was trying to sell me the same one for triple the price.
JunkBMW –
Very Bright, Adjustable, And Well Made
Brightest headlamp I’ve tried, great for hiking at night. And I can lower the light level for reading and doing close work. The headband is comfortable and easy to adjust, and the light can be pivoted up and down so it shines directly on the work. The battery lasts a long time on the default medium brightness setting, and the USB-C connector isn’t fussy when hooking it up to recharge. I held back one star for two reasons. First, the adjustment for pivoting the light is too stiff, and it requires two hands to work. Second, when I’m working on a car or motorcycle, the magnet on the end of the light will sometimes stick to the frame or body metal of the vehicle, and the magnet is strong enough to cause the headband to rotate out of alignment or come off my head. It would be nice if Coast provided a soft plastic cap that was attached to the body of the light to cover up the magnet when it was not in use. The magnet itself is sometimes useful, but it would be much more so if it was mounted on a ball joint so the light could be aimed in more than just one direction. Not an unreasonable request for a light costing this much.
Paul fa –
The best headlamp in the world love it got 2 of them
Mr George O H Morris –
Very disappointed. The torch has broken just outside the month return window. It won’t charge and the Coast branded rechargeable battery that comes with it is roughly half the cost of the overall unit. The battery doesn’t appear to be sold within the UK and cant be shipped to the UK. This is far too expensive a torch to fail so soon. I have had much cheaper head torches that lasted years.
Baron Münchhausen –
Sehr gute Qualität. Danke
ivan –
Lampara de muy buen calidad, en lo personal es una de las mejores marcas, la ocupara para trabajos en campo expuesta a diferentes climas y es muy resistente, en cuanto a potencia de 2000lmenes cumple lo que dice y muy duradera. La recomiendo completamente
T – –
Holds a long charge and has great lighting options with turbo setting max lumen auto shutting off after 30 seconds or so.Comes with a lifetime warranty.