Description
The HDL10 is a hands free LED head torch rated at 250 lumens on its high mode, with the pack quoting a 60 metre beam. Two LEDs sit behind a shatterproof lens in a small front housing, and a single button on the top steps between the two modes: a brighter setting for distance and a lower one for close work at arm's length. The housing pivots on the band, so the beam can be angled down onto your hands rather than straight ahead. The band itself is teal, elasticated and runs through two sliding adjusters. Three AAA alkaline batteries come in the pack.
A head torch earns its keep anywhere you need both hands free: under the bonnet, up in the loft, behind a meter cupboard, or on an unlit lane with the dog. At this size it is the one that lives in a coat pocket or a glovebox rather than the one you pack for an expedition, and 250 lumens is plenty for the jobs most people actually reach for a head torch to do. It suits campers, cyclists mending a puncture in the dark, and anyone working in a shed where the fixed light never points the right way.
The pack states a runtime of seven hours and an IPX4 rating. IPX4 covers splashing water from any direction, so rain on the walk home is within what the housing is built for, though it is not a rating for submersion. Three AAA alkaline cells are included, so there is nothing else to buy before first use. Neither the pack nor the manufacturer states a colour temperature for the LEDs. Each unit is sold singly, and the minimum order is four, in multiples of four. It sits within our wider range of Energizer head torches, which runs up through the HDL20, HDL30 and HDL50 to the rechargeable HDL60.
Specification
| Light source |
LED |
| Brightness |
250lm on high mode, as stated on the pack |
| Colour temperature |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Runtime |
7 hours, as stated on the pack |
| Battery |
Three AAA alkaline cells, included |
| IP rating |
IPX4, as stated on the pack |
| Sold as |
Single unit, one head torch per pack |
| Minimum order |
4, sold in multiples of 4 |
Frequently Asked
Do I need to buy batteries separately?
No. Three AAA alkaline cells are supplied in the pack, so the torch works straight away. Keeping a spare set of AAA cells to hand is worth doing for winter use.
How bright is 250 lumens in real terms?
It is enough to light a footpath, a loft or an engine bay clearly, with the pack quoting a 60 metre beam on the high mode. The lower mode is the one for reading a label or working at arm's length without dazzle.
How long will it run on one set of cells?
The pack states seven hours. Running on the lower of the two modes rather than the high mode will generally stretch a set of alkaline cells further.
Will it survive being caught out in the rain?
The pack gives an IPX4 rating, which covers splashing water from any direction. That means rain and spray are fine, but it is not rated for being dropped in water or submerged.
Can I point the light downwards without tilting my head?
Yes. The front housing pivots on the band, so you can angle the beam down onto your hands or onto the step in front of you and keep your chin level.
How many do I have to order?
The minimum order is four units, sold in multiples of four. Each unit is one complete head torch with its batteries, not a multipack of cells.