I plan on using this for night walks for about 45 minutes each night. Seems like I would go through a lot of batteries. Wondering if it is worth it?
743026
I would look for another style. My husband has one that is shaped like a 'tube' and takes a AA or AAA battery this flashlight won't last long. The clip is not well made.
743027
I've been using it three times a week for 45 mins at a time, since about mid September, and haven't changed the batteries yet.Oh, and I also have another one, bought through Amazon, with a plastic clip instead of metal. This one is much better - stronger light and the metal clip is much more secure. So if you're looking at this clip versus another clipping one, go with this one.
743028
I used mine about 15 times, mostly night fishing and it is still going strong. But, I only have it on for about 5 minutes or less when I am using it.
743029
Definitely worth it. I trained for a marathon running at 4 in the morning and had not ran out of batteries yet.
743030
This is a very tiny light not a flashlight. Think of it as one of those tiny lights you find on some cordless power drills. It's good for lighting an object at arms length but not at legs length. I wouldn't use this for walking.
743031
My experience is that the batteries last approx. 4-5 hours. I use mine for work and I love it. Problem is I found the exact light at a boot store a month after my purchase from Amazon for only $4.95!!!!!
743032
It is definitely worth the investment. I use it every night to take my dog out for a walk. Have not had to change the batteries yet. We walk about an hr a night
1095504
Hi, this headlamp is powerful! It shine lights from my apartment's balcony across to next block which distance is ~20m. Battery life should be good, mine is still shining brightly from my 1st use which is a couple of months ago - anyway LED torchlights consume low energy. I find this headlamp a very good buy.
2088318
I would buy a crap ton of batteries as they drain out if you leave the little on/off switch in the on position. Just remember to turn it off after each use and it should last as long as anything else.
693684
If it doesn't stay charged at all, then it's defective. If it stays charged, but not as long as you think it should, it could be usage. I use mine walking my dog every night. Granted it's only 20 minutes at a time, but it seems to stay charged for about 5-7 days, using it once a day for 20 minutes. When my husband uses it on a project, I have to charge it more frequently.
561998
our baby sleeps in the thing for 8-10 hours a night. (wakes up once a night to eat)4 D batteries will last 3-4 nights4 AA batteries w/ an adapter last 1 nightwe use eneloop rechargeable AAs w/adapter, but have to make sure there are fresh batteries before nighttime
858368
My son uses them as his night light(they are mounted on the wall). When he goes to sleep, I usually turn them off and the batteries last for several weeks. Of course, if I forget, it decrees the longevity. Invest in rechargeable batteries; it will be worth it in the long run.
1958107
I have had the light over a month and the batteries are still going. I have it in my garage at the stairs that go down to my basement kennels so the dogs can see when they come out to the yard in the morning and at night. In the winter, the light is on nearly everytime I pass it because it is so dark and I haven't replaced the batteries yet. I may get rechargeable batteries for it once I find out how long they last.
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I use mine for workouts between 30 minutes to 2 hours in duration and usually get 2-3 workouts in before I recharge it. Have never had an issue with the battery. The ten hours mentioned by Razor789 is I'm sure accurate. For most activity, I think this will fit your needs. I can't explain how awesome the freedom is to not have to wear a chest strap during workouts. I am training for an Ironman, which will probably take me 10-12 hours and am thinking of buying a second MIO link to switch out during transition so that I can have heart rate data for the entire event. At $99, I would still consider it a bargain if you needed to have longer term data and bought two units. You could then be charging one while the other is in use. Just a thought, but the price point certainly allows for this.
107007
Hi W.J. Two thoughts here. First, I'm not happy with the performance of the battery's life -- seem to work OK for low power items (i.e. wireless mouse), but fall way short of the mark for higher demand items (flashlight) -- I'd guess 10 to 15% of an Alkaline battery life. That said, and in all fairness, it appears there were a number of 'knock-offs' introduced into the selling stream. I'm not sure if mine were part of the counterfit lot. The customer service group at Eneloop aren't the easiest to work with either. I invested about $350 in batteries, cases, charger, sleeves. I wish I could get my money back and move on. Sorry to share my disappointing experience. I hope yours is better.
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Well, we don't use the flashing mode much really, but mainly solid when our dog goes out at night. But we have never replaced a battery. We leave the light on his collar all the time, and just turn it on for the few minutes he is out, so battery life is more than a year.
2062646
Pretty long. Months I would say. We got ours about 10 months ago and I think I have only replaced the batteries 2 or 3 times. Pretty good considering it is used almost every night.
358967
I'm still on my first set of batteries I put in it (2 AAs) and I'm amazed they've lasted this long. I've been using it off-and-on both day and night. The other night I fell asleep with it on and expected the batteries to be dead in the morning. They're still going! I turn the radio off when commercials come on so I'm sure that helps, but still, I've been pleased with battery life for this radio.
1615906
It only has one 800 solar type battery so, unless you have a full day of sun, it won't last thru the night. You need a full day of sun in order for this one to work thru the night. It has 2 battery compartments but, it's not wired for 2 batteries which of course, doesn't make sense.
755302
I have one of these...use it daily & can expect about 6 months to a year from it before I have to charge the batteries.I use rechargeable batteries in mine.I believe the length of time it will last, depends on how often it is used, & what the quality of the batteries are.Example: Duracell bateries will outlast store brand name batteries by a long shot....
1519582
The sensor light does not stay on after movement or motion stops. I never timed it, but it goes off after a couple of seconds. Your batteries will last. I haven't replaced mine yet and i still give it 5 stars.
1413172
I have not experienced any issues with battery life. WE use the lights in the kitchen under tha cabinets. We use the occasionally (like once a day and not for more than 30 minutes). The batterys have lasted more than a month and I have not noticed any reduction in ighting output. I leave my batteries in the remote all the time.
1217934
I haven't tested it like that but it ran almost 9 months on the original batteries with using it once or twice a day for a few minutes each time (nightstand nightlight). If you're going to use it like a reading light (hour plus each night) I'd suggest to invest in rechargeable batteries.