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I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source, a light that’s packed with some high-tech features that I’ve not seen on a light previously.

. But don’t let its petite look fool you. This light can push out 80 lumens of power, which in real terms means a beam out to 90 feet, and it can do that for 50 minutes.

The built-in USB-C connector means no cable is needed.

The built-in USB-C connector means no cable is needed.

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To charge up, you just find a free USB-C port on something — charger, power bank, laptop, or computer — and plug it in. The port folds away when not in use and is protected from damage by the carry mechanism, and the engineers at Olight have tested it and say it’s good for at least 10,000 uses.

to feature-packed flashlights builds on this heritage of quality and innovation, and it delivers a truly next-gen everyday-carry pocket light that should offer years of service. 

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And only $30, it’s a budget price for what is a premium, quality product backed by a lifetime warranty.

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