MalloMe LED Camping Lantern
Score: 72/100
Etekcity LED Camping Lantern
Score: 72/100Rankings
The MalloMe LED Camping Lantern Flashlights Pack is a collapsible, portable lighting solution featuring COB technology for wide-area illumination up to 350 lumens. While it offers great brightness and portability, it relies on disposable AA batteries which can lead to rapid drain. It is best suited for casual campers and emergency preppers needing affordable, portable area lighting.
The Etekcity Camping Lantern is a compact, collapsible LED lantern powered by AA batteries, designed for portability and emergency use. Its main trade-off is lower maximum brightness compared to rechargeable models and the ongoing cost of disposable batteries. It is best suited for casual campers and hikers who prioritize lightweight gear over high-output illumination.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
350 lumensbest | 280 lumens | |
— | 30 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 283 grams | 199 gramsbest |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
250 mmbest | 141 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Ingress Protection Rating | Water Resistant | IPX5 |
Weight (grams) | 283 grams | 199 grams |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Tabletop | Magnetic Base, Hanging |
Height (mm) | 250 mm | 141 mm |
Performance & Lighting(3) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 350 lumens | 280 lumens |
Light Modes | 4 Levels | |
Light Source Type | COB LED | LED |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the MalloMe lantern as a top-value camping equipment option, emphasizing its status as one of the brightest collapsible lanterns available.
Everyday users commonly praise the lantern's reliable brightness for tents and campsites, along with its easy collapsibility for packing.
Professional reviewers praise the compact collapsibility, adjustable brightness, and reliable runtime, noting it is dependable for hiking and emergencies despite lower maximum brightness compared to rivals.
Everyday users commonly praise the ease of use, reliable brightness for tents, and super portable collapsible design, though some complain about faster battery drain with non-alkaline batteries.
