MAGLITE S2D016 Heavy-Duty 2-D Cell Flashlight, Black

by MagLite

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Bright lights, burly cases, fail-safe on/off switches, virtual indestructibility: there are good reasons to rave about Mag Instrument flashlights. Powered by 2 D-cell batteries, the bright, powerful light adjusts from spot to flood simply by rotating the head. The light is housed in a case made of high-strength aluminum alloy that has been anodized inside and out. This, along with high-quality O-rings at both openings, give you water- and shock-resistance in a lightweight package. Maglite's switches are rubber-coated, weather-protected, and self-cleaning-they're virtually indestructible. In short, this flashlight is almost indestructible-a good quality when it comes to the tools re rely on to help you find your way in the dark. Limited lifetime warranty. Requires 2 D-cell batteries (not included). Includes spare bulb (stored in end-cap). If you want more run-time than 2 D-cells will give you, see Mag Instrument products #S3D016 and #S4D016.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Flashlight, spare bulb

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 5 x 2.9 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00002N6SG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: S2D016
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,876 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good product overall, but not quite as good as I was expecting., September 29, 2006

By	Orchid_Malevolence (Iowa, United States) - See all my reviews

I'll admit, I love LED flashlights - the pure, white light, the extended battery life, the look on the faces of my friends when they point the flashlight into their eyes upon examination... so when I read that Mag had released an LED flashlight, I immediately went in pursuit of one, and I'm finding it to be a mixed bag.

From a build quality standpoint, Mag still makes a solid product. The barrel and head are made from aluminum, rubber washers are used for a water resistant seal, and they can take being dropped off a workbench. One thing I'm wondering why they left out, however, was a hook for a lanyard - the bottom cap of this flashlight is flat.

One of the main things the Mag has going for it over other LED flashlight designs however is that the beam can be focused - and this is due to the deeper reflector design and the shape of the LED. Focusing the beam does increase its intensity - a bit, but nothing like the old incandescent Mag lites - I found myself using it about halfway between just on and fully focused, as it proved the most practical.

Now though, for the disappointing part: I own a 1-watt Luxeon-based LED flashlight (that cost approximately the same as the Mag), and a 5-watt LED flashlight from SureFire (which cost... considerably more). The Luxeon LED puts out approximately 20 lumens, and the SureFire puts out a blinding 100 lumens, so at 3-watts, it would be safe to assume that this Mag Lite would be about halfway between the two, right? Wrong. The beam is about the same intensity as the 1-watt Luxeon (which is pretty bright by itself); ever so slightly brighter when completely focused, but then the Luxeon spreads its light more smoothly than the Mag. The Mag has slightly longer full-output battery life due to the fact that it uses AA batteries instead of AAA's, but if you already have a good Luxeon or other high-output LED flashlight, I'd certainly say try to get a demo of one of these before you buy one. Don't get me wrong, it's definately a cut above the $10 ones you see in the waiting lines at shopping centers, but I'm wondering if Mag getting into the LED market now is too little, too late?

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very pleased., December 28, 2006

By	TheBassGuy - See all my reviews

I've owned 4 conventional (Krypton) bulb Maglites over the years and I've ran many, many sets of batteries through them, especially my 2 AA maglites. I'll just cut to the chase and say that they hit the ball out of the park with this LED version, it is fantastic. The following observations are with fresh batteries in all of the units:
- Brightness: The 2 AA LED version is significantly brighter than the 2 AA Krypton bulb version. In fact the 2 AA LED is nearly as bright as my 3D cell Krypton bulb maglite!
- Clarity: It's no secret that traditional bulb flashlights typically project uneven light patterns with super bright and super dark areas in the beam. I find this incredibly annoying and will have to play with the focus of the beam to find something usable. The LED version has this problem solved. The clarity and spread of the light is fantastic. I can flick it on to ANY setting and it's 10x better than the traditional (Krypton bulb) maglite in terms of clarity and beam focus. I can tell they worked a lot on this and they did a great job.
- Color: This is minor compared to the above, but the LED version puts out a cool white beam that is easy on the eye and it seems easier to pick up details. The conventional bulb version puts out a harsher more redish/ pink beam and after comparing the two back to back the LED version is much better.
- Battery life: Don't know yet. I hear the batteries should last longer and the circuitry keeps the light output up even as the batteries go down in charge. Time will tell.

I now plan to upgrade all my D Cell versions with the LED upgrade kit. I'm very pleased with this purchase. I've made some nasty reviews in the past, so this this positive review is saying something. :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let There Be Light!, March 28, 2000

By	Bruce Caines (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: MAGLITE S2D016 Heavy-Duty 2-D Cell Flashlight, Black (Tools & Hardware)

Need to light up a space with a powerful flashlight? This is the way to go. It's a bit lighter than the 4 D cell version which is great for anyone who might want or need to hand-hold this for more than a minute or two. For my money this 2 cell light throws just as powerful a beam as its bigger sibling. It focuses to a concentrated spot and with the twist of your wrist spreads a broad beam to light a path in the darkest places. I've stood it on end, bounced the light off the ceiling and illuminated a small room with mine. Not enough to live with but certainly look for something small on the floor!

The rubber gaskets keep water out if you need to use it in the rain or in any place it might get a good dousing. The rubberized power switch is easy to find in the dark and easy to click on. An extra lamp comes in the base cap. Nice touch.