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title: "PowerTac M5-G3 2030 Lumens Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 330M Throw with Magnetic Charging and Dual Switch, LED Flashlight for Outdoor Emergency"
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# 2030 lumens max brightness 330 meters beam throw 2600mAh rechargeable battery PowerTac M5-G3 2030 Lumens Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 330M Throw with Magnetic Charging and Dual Switch, LED Flashlight for Outdoor Emergency

**Brand:** powertac
**Price:** R2466
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- **What is this?** PowerTac M5-G3 2030 Lumens Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 330M Throw with Magnetic Charging and Dual Switch, LED Flashlight for Outdoor Emergency by powertac
- **How much does it cost?** R2466 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

- Trusted powertac brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Versatile Tactical Modes:** Six customizable lighting modes including strobe and firefly, tailored for every scenario from emergency signaling to subtle night vision.
- • **Ergonomic & Durable Design:** Aggressive knurling grip and glove-friendly dual switches ensure confident handling in any condition, backed by impact resistance and waterproofing.
- • **True High-Capacity Battery:** Includes a premium 2600mAh lithium-ion battery with verified capacity, delivering extended runtime and reliable power when you need it most.
- • **Effortless Magnetic Charging:** Innovative magnetic charging port with durable braided cable means no fumbling with cables or battery removal—just click and charge.
- • **Unmatched Brightness & Reach:** Illuminate your path with a powerful 2030-lumen output and a 330-meter beam that dominates any dark environment.

## Overview

The PowerTac M5-G3 is a compact, rechargeable tactical flashlight boasting a blazing 2030 lumens output and a 330-meter beam throw. Featuring six tactical modes controlled via dual switches, it offers versatile lighting options for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its magnetic charging system with a high-capacity 2600mAh battery ensures convenience and longevity, while the rugged aluminum body with aggressive grip and waterproof rating guarantees durability in demanding environments. Backed by a lifetime warranty, this flashlight is engineered to be your reliable everyday and emergency companion.

## Description

PowerTac M5-G3 2030 Lumens Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 330M Throw with Magnetic Charging and Dual Switch, LED Flashlight for Outdoor Emergency - desertcart.com

Review: After 2 months of use: A functionally balanced flashlight. - A solid 4.5 stars! See below. I don't spend money on Whiskey, women, or song. Instead, I have to admit, that I am one of those flashlight geeks that have been collecting,using and testing flashlights for over twenty years. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds in my collection. Many are shelf queens that rarely get used, only a few rise up to the level of daily service. This Powertac M5 has become one of my favorite everyday use flashlights. Folks often ask me; “What's the best flashlight?“ I usually reply by asking them what is the best tool? After a long pause, I usually get; “tool for what?” this is when the enlightenment begins. Flashlights, like tools, are designed for specific tasks. For example, some are designed for long-range searchlight duty which make them a terrible choice for medium and close range use. Some are designed for close-range use and others for exceptionally long run time and others for flood lighting a wide area. Think about it, a screwdriver designed for long reach does not work well in close-quarters work. It's the same with a flashlight. A tool usually excels in one particular area, not all, there are always trade-offs. The reason the Powertac M5 has become one of my every day use flashlights is because this design strikes a reasonable balance between everything one would want out of a single flashlight. It is kind of my crescent wrench of flashlights. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: I have the equipment to measure and test the true capacity of lithium ion batteries. The included battery is labeled at 2600 mAh. In my experience I have found that MOST lithium ion batteries are GROSSLY exaggerated and mislabeled. I put this battery through two complete capacity test cycles. I was very impressed with the test results because the battery measured an average of 2848 mAh. Folks, understand, to purchase a battery with this true capacity one would have to spend nearly $20. Kudos to Powertac for including a high-end lithium battery with true rated capacity in the flashlight. BEAM: The LED choice combined with this particular depth of reflector produces a moderate hotspot with a smooth transition to a very usable side spill. I believe that this is a key point which makes this a jack of all trades flashlight. There is enough throw when you need to reach out for some distance on the other hand there is ample side spill for closed and medium-range use. LUMENS: I like the fact that the flashlight remembers the brightness setting last used when you turn it off. Each brightness level is functionally spaced apart. I do a lot of camping and hiking therefore I especially appreciate the Firefly mode at .5 lumens with a run time of 25 days. Once your eyes are adjusted for low light conditions you will appreciate this Firefly mode which does not disturb your night vision. Personally, with my older eyes I would prefer if the Firefly mode were set at 1-2 lumens. I use the Firefly mode and bounce the light off the ceiling while camping in the RV and while staying at hotels as a night light. Low, at 50 lumens, I find, well suited for household tasks. If I need a little more I'll kick it up to medium at 180 lumens with a run time of 10.5 hours. On the box and in the owner's manual high power is listed at 480 lumens with a run time of 2.97 hours. Being well experienced with flashlights this did not look right so I ran a run time test on high. I did not bring out my light meters but I got a good four and a half hours of runtime on high before any dimming. Turbo is listed as 1300 lumens with a run time of 2.6 hours. The flashlight performed reasonably well while testing long distance throw. COLOR: The color of the LED is not specified. My sample appears to be fairly neutral. My preference leans towards a slightly warmer color because rendering correctly; reds, oranges and browns is important to me while working on electrical wiring and while hiking and nature. LUMENS LIE: while some manufacturers spout extremely high Lumen output numbers, in reality, how useful is that light output if it will only run for 30 seconds at that high level? The M5 put out a respectable 1300 lumens for 2.6 hours. MAGNETIC CHARGING PORT: This is a fantastic idea for folks that do not have dedicated lithium ion charging systems, however, I have some serious issues how this is being currently implemented with this flashlight and across the industry. FIRST, A magnetic charge port and protocol needs to be established throughout the industry. Charge port adapters and sizes vary throughout the industry and they even very within a single manufacturer. SECOND: Charging should begin as soon as the magnetic charging port is attached to the flashlight. With the M5, a separate step is needed to initiate the charge cycle. THIRD: I have tested the included magnetic charging system with several high end USB power supplies. I find the system to be finicky in that the charge cycle will be initiated on some power supplies but not others. All power supplies are capable of 2 amps output. For instance my two Anker 40W USB power supplies will not initiate a charge cycle with this flashlight while a Sony 1.5 amp adapter will. -Minus 0.5 stars. DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS: The knurling on the body is quite aggressive and it is quite effective in gripping your hand. This baby is not going to slip out of my hands. I was surprised to see that both the positive and the negative battery contacts have springs. Kudos for this excellent design element. I live near Buffalo New York where several months out of the year it is cold and snowing. The large tail switch allows me to turn the flashlight on and off while wearing thick gloves with ease. The mode switch takes some effort to find but because it is opposite of the charging port it makes it easier to located by feel. The tight gripping pocket clip allows me to put it in a position to be used as a guide to locate the mode switch. CONCLUSION: This is a great jack-of-all-trades flashlight especially considering the price point with the high value of the battery included. I give this a solid 4.5 Stars with the nits explained above. de K2LED
Review: Best little Power House I've had yet. - Ok, so I'm a bit of a flashlight junkie.... I'll admit. I've tried a half dozen different Cree LED flashlights over the years. FINALLY, a great Super Bright light, in a tiny package, with the comfort, feel and operation of super high end models. I liked this so much, I bought a 2nd one for the wife (or a backup when she's not looking). Best things I like about this: 1. It has a super grip feel to it, with the super tactile cut finish all around the entire flashlight. 2. The main on/off button is on the end! Yes! I can tell you after buying other models, each time I reach for a flashlight, I always look/feel to turn it on/off from the end, not the side anymore (those were your grand dads flashlights!) 3. Of course, the light is super freakish BRIGHT! With 5 levels of brightness (the brightest, you can even really feel the heat coming out of that beam) plus a strobe feature for a 6th settings. 4. Which ever brightness setting you set it at (from the button on the side), it'll always stay at that setting when you turn it off/on again... it remembers! 5. You can charge it externally, via a magnet connector! No more having to unscrew the end-cap, pull the battery out, search around in a drawer for the stupid charger, that you can never find when you need it. Screw all that. Just 'click' on to the side its magnetically attached charger, and let it charge inside the flashlight itself! Super convenient! 6. And did I mention how compact this thing is? It's not much bigger/wider than the 18650 battery that powers it. 7. Oh, and a cool feature I like to use sometimes, is set it on the strobe setting, and use the temporary switch on the back to momentarily turn it on (without clicking the button all the way down). Kind of makes it strobe like a police strobe light. lol. ;-) If you really want to get someone's attention, this will do it for ya! ........ you'll definitely have a lot of fun w/this flashlight! It's also small enough to carry in your pocket for around the house little jobs, but yet, not too big where it gets uncomfortable in your pocket, like a cell phone, if you know what I mean. This flashlight is well built, and definitely worth it's price!! The only thing I'd say this flashlight doesn't have, is a movable/sliding head, like some flashlights have, where you can zoom in/make wide the beam. HOWEVER, the beam on this is already quasi zoomed in, and a freakish brightness halo affect on it, which also means you don't need to zoom anything out. So it's already at such a good zoomed in level now, that I don't need to adjust anything on the beam anyways... so I don't miss it! ;-) ...... I've enjoyed having this around the house for about the past 2 months now. And its now the only flashlight I go to, when I need extra light anywhere!

## Features

- 👍【High Lumens Tactical Flashlight】-The PowerTac M5-G3 tactical flashlight adopts the latest SST40 6500K LED bulb, which delivers up to 2030 lumens high output, 330M longest beam. Providing you with the brightness and meet you need for clearer vision. Ideal for Personal, Police and Military Applications.
- 👍【Six Tactical Modes & Dual Switch】-A powerful High-beam, balanced Medium-beam, energy-saving Low-beam, high visibility Strobe, Turbo and Firefly. A side switch is for 6 different modes. The tail switch is for tactical use, which has a momentary on function.
- 👍【Upgraded Magnetic Charging】-Euipped a magnetic port and braided cable, extending lifespan and durability. This design minimizes kinks and twists while preventing fraying at the port connection. Enjoy the convenience of easy charging without removing the battery.
- 👍【Rechargeable Flashlights】-Not only comes with a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, but compatible with 2*CR123A battery for temporary emergency use (due to battery performance limitations, the max brightness of using 2*CR123A battery is only 260 lumens).
- 👍【Lifetime Warranty】-PowerTac offers Lifetime Product Replacement and maintenance Warranty for the M5-G3 LED Flashlight. Fast and easy to reach Customer Service to solve your problems within 24 hours.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MD38DWD |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,535 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #475 in Handheld Flashlights |
| Brand | PowerTac |
| Brightness | 2030 Lumen |
| Bulb Base | E26 |
| Bulb Features | High brightness, tactical modes, magnetic charging, waterproof |
| Color | Black |
| Color Temperature | 6500 Kelvin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,085) |
| Date First Available | December 23, 2018 |
| Finish Type | anodized |
| Finish types | anodized |
| Included Components | Battery, Charging Cable, Lanyard, Spare O-Rings |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.29 ounces |
| Item model number | M5 |
| Light Output Maximum | 2030 Lumens |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | PowerTac |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Mounting Type | Handheld |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Part Number | M5-G3 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 5.88"D x 3"W x 2.9"H |
| Shade Material | Aluminum |
| Shape | Tactical |
| Size | Pocket Size |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Light Modes, High Power, Impact Resistant, Magnetic, Rechargeable |
| Special Features | Adjustable Light Modes, High Power, Impact Resistant, Magnetic, Rechargeable |
| Specification Met | ANSI |
| Style | compact |
| UPC | 703363280774 |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wattage | 9.62 watts |
| White Brightness | 2030 Lumens |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Special Feature:** Adjustable Light Modes, High Power, Impact Resistant, Magnetic, Rechargeable

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this flashlight zoomable?**
A: No it is not zoomable. It is so bright that you you don’t need that function. I bought this one for my son and i have had one for years and i love mine.

**Q: Does holding the mode button activate the strobe function without changing the flashlight mode?**
A: You can activate strobe in two ways: 1. Cycle the stone function or 2. When the light is on, hold the mode change down and the light will jump to strobe mode.

**Q: Does it have a regular micro-USB charging inlet, in case the custom one gets lost or damaged?**
A: No, this tactical flashlight only compatible for our USB magnetic cable, or you can take out the battery and charge it with a different charge system, like 18650 battery charger.

**Q: my light don`t work when you take off the charge cable, but works fine  when cable hooked up. charge two days stillthe same took card out bottom?**
A: you need click the end pressure switch 1 time after you hook it to the charger, then the light will turn red inductating that the flashlight is charging.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After 2 months of use: A functionally balanced flashlight.
*by R***K on March 20, 2019*

A solid 4.5 stars! See below. I don't spend money on Whiskey, women, or song. Instead, I have to admit, that I am one of those flashlight geeks that have been collecting,using and testing flashlights for over twenty years. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds in my collection. Many are shelf queens that rarely get used, only a few rise up to the level of daily service. This Powertac M5 has become one of my favorite everyday use flashlights. Folks often ask me; “What's the best flashlight?“ I usually reply by asking them what is the best tool? After a long pause, I usually get; “tool for what?” this is when the enlightenment begins. Flashlights, like tools, are designed for specific tasks. For example, some are designed for long-range searchlight duty which make them a terrible choice for medium and close range use. Some are designed for close-range use and others for exceptionally long run time and others for flood lighting a wide area. Think about it, a screwdriver designed for long reach does not work well in close-quarters work. It's the same with a flashlight. A tool usually excels in one particular area, not all, there are always trade-offs. The reason the Powertac M5 has become one of my every day use flashlights is because this design strikes a reasonable balance between everything one would want out of a single flashlight. It is kind of my crescent wrench of flashlights. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: I have the equipment to measure and test the true capacity of lithium ion batteries. The included battery is labeled at 2600 mAh. In my experience I have found that MOST lithium ion batteries are GROSSLY exaggerated and mislabeled. I put this battery through two complete capacity test cycles. I was very impressed with the test results because the battery measured an average of 2848 mAh. Folks, understand, to purchase a battery with this true capacity one would have to spend nearly $20. Kudos to Powertac for including a high-end lithium battery with true rated capacity in the flashlight. BEAM: The LED choice combined with this particular depth of reflector produces a moderate hotspot with a smooth transition to a very usable side spill. I believe that this is a key point which makes this a jack of all trades flashlight. There is enough throw when you need to reach out for some distance on the other hand there is ample side spill for closed and medium-range use. LUMENS: I like the fact that the flashlight remembers the brightness setting last used when you turn it off. Each brightness level is functionally spaced apart. I do a lot of camping and hiking therefore I especially appreciate the Firefly mode at .5 lumens with a run time of 25 days. Once your eyes are adjusted for low light conditions you will appreciate this Firefly mode which does not disturb your night vision. Personally, with my older eyes I would prefer if the Firefly mode were set at 1-2 lumens. I use the Firefly mode and bounce the light off the ceiling while camping in the RV and while staying at hotels as a night light. Low, at 50 lumens, I find, well suited for household tasks. If I need a little more I'll kick it up to medium at 180 lumens with a run time of 10.5 hours. On the box and in the owner's manual high power is listed at 480 lumens with a run time of 2.97 hours. Being well experienced with flashlights this did not look right so I ran a run time test on high. I did not bring out my light meters but I got a good four and a half hours of runtime on high before any dimming. Turbo is listed as 1300 lumens with a run time of 2.6 hours. The flashlight performed reasonably well while testing long distance throw. COLOR: The color of the LED is not specified. My sample appears to be fairly neutral. My preference leans towards a slightly warmer color because rendering correctly; reds, oranges and browns is important to me while working on electrical wiring and while hiking and nature. LUMENS LIE: while some manufacturers spout extremely high Lumen output numbers, in reality, how useful is that light output if it will only run for 30 seconds at that high level? The M5 put out a respectable 1300 lumens for 2.6 hours. MAGNETIC CHARGING PORT: This is a fantastic idea for folks that do not have dedicated lithium ion charging systems, however, I have some serious issues how this is being currently implemented with this flashlight and across the industry. FIRST, A magnetic charge port and protocol needs to be established throughout the industry. Charge port adapters and sizes vary throughout the industry and they even very within a single manufacturer. SECOND: Charging should begin as soon as the magnetic charging port is attached to the flashlight. With the M5, a separate step is needed to initiate the charge cycle. THIRD: I have tested the included magnetic charging system with several high end USB power supplies. I find the system to be finicky in that the charge cycle will be initiated on some power supplies but not others. All power supplies are capable of 2 amps output. For instance my two Anker 40W USB power supplies will not initiate a charge cycle with this flashlight while a Sony 1.5 amp adapter will. -Minus 0.5 stars. DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS: The knurling on the body is quite aggressive and it is quite effective in gripping your hand. This baby is not going to slip out of my hands. I was surprised to see that both the positive and the negative battery contacts have springs. Kudos for this excellent design element. I live near Buffalo New York where several months out of the year it is cold and snowing. The large tail switch allows me to turn the flashlight on and off while wearing thick gloves with ease. The mode switch takes some effort to find but because it is opposite of the charging port it makes it easier to located by feel. The tight gripping pocket clip allows me to put it in a position to be used as a guide to locate the mode switch. CONCLUSION: This is a great jack-of-all-trades flashlight especially considering the price point with the high value of the battery included. I give this a solid 4.5 Stars with the nits explained above. de K2LED

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best little Power House I've had yet.
*by E***. on June 10, 2020*

Ok, so I'm a bit of a flashlight junkie.... I'll admit. I've tried a half dozen different Cree LED flashlights over the years. FINALLY, a great Super Bright light, in a tiny package, with the comfort, feel and operation of super high end models. I liked this so much, I bought a 2nd one for the wife (or a backup when she's not looking). Best things I like about this: 1. It has a super grip feel to it, with the super tactile cut finish all around the entire flashlight. 2. The main on/off button is on the end! Yes! I can tell you after buying other models, each time I reach for a flashlight, I always look/feel to turn it on/off from the end, not the side anymore (those were your grand dads flashlights!) 3. Of course, the light is super freakish BRIGHT! With 5 levels of brightness (the brightest, you can even really feel the heat coming out of that beam) plus a strobe feature for a 6th settings. 4. Which ever brightness setting you set it at (from the button on the side), it'll always stay at that setting when you turn it off/on again... it remembers! 5. You can charge it externally, via a magnet connector! No more having to unscrew the end-cap, pull the battery out, search around in a drawer for the stupid charger, that you can never find when you need it. Screw all that. Just 'click' on to the side its magnetically attached charger, and let it charge inside the flashlight itself! Super convenient! 6. And did I mention how compact this thing is? It's not much bigger/wider than the 18650 battery that powers it. 7. Oh, and a cool feature I like to use sometimes, is set it on the strobe setting, and use the temporary switch on the back to momentarily turn it on (without clicking the button all the way down). Kind of makes it strobe like a police strobe light. lol. ;-) If you really want to get someone's attention, this will do it for ya! ........ you'll definitely have a lot of fun w/this flashlight! It's also small enough to carry in your pocket for around the house little jobs, but yet, not too big where it gets uncomfortable in your pocket, like a cell phone, if you know what I mean. This flashlight is well built, and definitely worth it's price!! The only thing I'd say this flashlight doesn't have, is a movable/sliding head, like some flashlights have, where you can zoom in/make wide the beam. HOWEVER, the beam on this is already quasi zoomed in, and a freakish brightness halo affect on it, which also means you don't need to zoom anything out. So it's already at such a good zoomed in level now, that I don't need to adjust anything on the beam anyways... so I don't miss it! ;-) ...... I've enjoyed having this around the house for about the past 2 months now. And its now the only flashlight I go to, when I need extra light anywhere!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super bright, long battery life and durable.
*by R***S on December 17, 2025*

First off, I work in the aerospace field as a quality assurance inspector. I’ve bought a few flashlights that were compact in the past that didn’t hold to being dropped and the battery life was unimpressively short. The charging times took longer than the battery life. This flashlight goes up and beyond on brightness levels, durability and most importantly, battery life. I would recommend this flashlight to anyone in field where quality is extremely important and the ability to see with precision brightness. I even upgraded to their OEM 3200 mah battery for even longer battery life at high brightness levels. I plan on buying another one for home use as well. One of the best compact flashlights on the market. Highly recommended!

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