Description
This is Energizer's Hardcase Professional head torch, an LED unit rated at 325 lumens with its battery compartment and optics built into a single moulded housing. The body is black with orange detailing and it rides on a wide strap with a non-slip lining, so it stays put on a bare head or over a hat. Two small emitters sit either side of a larger lens across the front face. Three AA alkaline cells come in the pack, so there is nothing else to buy before the first use, and the pack states an IPX4 rating.
325 lumens is a working figure rather than a keyring figure: enough to light a loft, a fuse board, the back of a boiler or a dark footpath, while leaving both hands free. Universal helmet attachments are included in the pack, which is what separates this from a plain elasticated headband, so it clips to a site helmet or a climbing lid as well as sitting on the strap. It suits anyone who needs light where they are looking rather than where a torch happens to be pointing: vehicle work, plumbing, camping, night fishing, dog walks and power cuts.
IPX4 accounts for splashing water from any direction, so rain on the way home is not a problem, though it is not a rating for submersion. The manufacturer states neither a runtime nor a colour temperature for this model. Alkaline AA cells are the most widely stocked size in the country, which matters on a torch you may need at short notice and cannot wait to recharge. This listing is one head torch with its cells, ordered in multiples of six. It sits alongside our other Energizer head torches, which run from 130 lumens up to 750 lumens.
Specification
| Light source |
LED |
| Brightness |
325 lumens |
| Runtime |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Battery |
3 x AA alkaline, included |
| IP rating |
IPX4, as stated on the retail pack |
| Colour temperature |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Sold as |
One head torch with three AA alkaline cells and universal helmet attachments |
| Minimum order |
6, sold in multiples of 6 |
Frequently Asked
Do I need to buy batteries for it?
No. Three AA alkaline cells are included in the pack, so the torch works straight away and takes standard replacements afterwards.
Will it fit onto a safety helmet?
Yes. Universal helmet attachments are included in the pack, so the unit can be clipped to a site or climbing helmet instead of the strap.
How much light is 325 lumens in real terms?
Enough for close work and for seeing several metres ahead on an unlit path, which puts it well above a small keyring or pocket torch.
Is it safe to use in the rain?
The pack states IPX4, which covers splashing water from any direction. It is not rated for immersion, so do not drop it in water.
How long will a set of AA cells last?
The manufacturer does not print a runtime figure, so we quote none. Carrying a spare set of three AA cells is sensible for long jobs.