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5 Best UV Flashlights Under $20

Five tested picks that deliver the most for under $20

UV Strength at 10 ft

Higher numbers mean stronger measured UV performance at this distance.

#1 DARKBEAM Mini 395
267
#2 ESCO LITE E100 395
128
#3 GLOSSDAY 100 LED 395
62
#4 ESCO LITE E51 395
54
#5 Vansky 51 LED 395
37

Values compare measured uv strength at 10 ft. Full measurements and methodology are available in UV Test Results.

#1
BEST OVERALL

DARKBEAM Mini 395

395nm
Price
$11.99
UV Strength at 10 ft
267
Operating Time
12+ hr

The strongest UV strength at 10 feet in this price group, with 12+ hours of continuous operating time.

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#2

ESCO LITE E100 395

395nm
Price
$19.99
UV Strength at 10 ft
128
Operating Time
12+ hr

Second-highest UV strength at 10 feet in this price group, with 12+ hours of continuous operating time.

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#3

GLOSSDAY 100 LED 395

395nm
Price
$17.99
UV Strength at 10 ft
62
Operating Time
12+ hr

A solid budget choice with 12+ hours of continuous operating time and the third-highest UV strength in this group.

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#4

ESCO LITE E51 395

395nm
Price
$12.99
UV Strength at 10 ft
54
Operating Time
12+ hr

A dependable lower-cost option that remained on for the full 12-hour test and delivered competitive UV strength for the price.

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#5

Vansky 51 LED 395

395nm
Price
$12.99
UV Strength at 10 ft
37
Operating Time
12+ hr

It earned the final spot with 12+ hours of continuous operating time and enough measured UV strength to edge out the next closest contender.

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