The Best Penlights of 2024

In the realm of everyday carry essentials, a reliable penlight stands as a beacon of practicality and versatility. As we step into 2024, the world of illumination has witnessed remarkable advancements, and penlights are no exception. From compact designs to powerful beams, the best penlights of this year have raised the bar in terms of performance, durability, and style.

We’ve delved into the top penlights that have emerged in 2024, revealing their features, capabilities, and why they deserve a place in your EDC arsenal. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a professional in need of a dependable work tool, or simply seeking a compact illumination solution we’ve got you covered.

Olight O’Pen Glow Rechargeable Penlight

The O’Pen boasts a versatile 4-in-1 design; it combines the functionality of a pen, pen clip LED light, pen tip LED light, and green pointer beam into one sleek device, making it suitable for writing, reading, and presentations. The penlight offers a comfortable and stylish grip, allowing for extended usage without discomfort. The practical charging base provides always-ready use whenever you need it.

$80

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Olight O’Pen Pro EDC Penlight

The 3-in-1 design includes a pen, a green laser, and a light, while the penlight is separable into two parts, giving more flexibility for nighttime or backup lighting. The redesigned LED light is built into the clip for hands-free use. The reinforced steel clip is easy to hook on your pocket, backpack, hat, or notebook to light up the dark.

$70

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Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro 100-Lumen Penlight

A sleek pen light that conveniently fits in your pocket. Ideal for anyone who needs a compact, durable light to carry daily. Durable, anodized machined aircraft aluminum construction, it’s about the size of a marker and fits conveniently in your pocket measuring 5.3” and weighing a mere 1.64 oz. This battery-powered flashlight features a tail cap switch, momentary or constant on operation, a pocket clip for convenience, and amazing brightness and run time for a light of its size.

$24

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Nitecore Nitecore MT2A Pro EDC Flashlight/Battery Compatible Slim Penlight

The Nitecore MT2A Pro marks a highly-anticipated upgrade from the original MT2A, offering a brighter beam, extended throw distance, and enhanced functionality, all while maintaining its compact design at under 6 inches in length. It can operate with either the included rechargeable Nitecore NL1416R battery or two AA batteries. Able to withstand impacts of up to 1 meter, it holds an IP68 rating and employs patented advanced temperature regulation.

$45

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Fenix Lumen Rechargeable Penlight Flashlight

The Fenix Rechargeable Penlight is a rugged pocket penlight that can produce an 800 lumens max cool light for daily use. This compact light can reach up to 234 yards of beam throw. Designed to fit the needs of any user, the dual switch setup allows easy grip and operation. This pocket light is a must-have for hiking, camping, or jogging, and for industrial and professional use.

$66

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Olight Open Pro Zirconium Damascus Dark Space Silver EDC Penlight

This handsome Zirconium penlight boasts an innovative 3-in-1 design that includes a pen, a green laser, and a light. The redesigned LED is built into the clip for hands-free use. Furthermore, the reinforced steel clip is easy to hook on your pocket, backpack, hat, or notebook to light up the dark. The penlight is separable into two parts, giving more flexibility for nighttime or backup lighting.

$300

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Scangrip Matchpen R Rechargeable Penlight

Rechargeable through USB with up to 2.5 hours of runtime and a full charging time of 2.5 hours, this penlight has two color light functions – Warm 4500K and Cold 6500K – allowing you to choose the best option for the job. Its focus function allows for concentrated light beams from 10 degrees to 45 degrees for detailed work.

$62

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Streamlight 66148 Stylus Pro USB 400nm UV Rechargeable Penlight

The Stylus Pro USB UV, with 400 nanometer UV LED technology, is a sleek pen-sized, USB rechargeable, lithium-ion battery-powered penlight. It allows for the flexibility of charging on-the-go using the included USB cord and AC wall adapter. Constructed with durable, anodized machined aircraft aluminum construction, this penlight comes with a removable pocket clip and holster.

$65

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RovyVon H3 Pro Pen Flashlight Rechargeable USB C, 600 lumens Super Bright Pen Light

The RovyVon hybrid H3 Pro penlight is equipped with a dual power supply system, being compatible with the built-in Li-Po battery, also the AA external battery, which makes its battery rechargeable and replaceable. It uses a dual switch to control – the side switch is for daily use and cycles through different brightness levels. The tail switch is for direct access to turbo or strobe mode in an emergency. A very useful penlight flashlight when you’re taking part in outdoor activities.

$50

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