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Goal Zero Torch 500 Multi-Purpose Light

About This Item

SPECS:

  • Dimensions: 8.8 in. x 2.2 in. x 1.4 in.
  • Weight: 12.8 oz.

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Recharges using built-in solar panels or USB eliminating the need for battery replacement
  • High-strength 300 lumen multi-purpose light provides triple normal flashlight strength
  • Illumination focuses in and out between spotlight and floodlight
  • Spotlight and floodlight each feature high, medium, and low settings
  • Slim lightweight construction for easy travel
  • Waterproof design survives drenching
  • Dust, sand, and debris protection for durability in the outdoors
  • 5,200 mAh battery powers phones and headlamps multiple times or powers tablets

TECH SPECS:

  • Spotlight lumens (high): 300
  • Spotlight lumens (medium): 150
  • Spotlight color temperatures: 3,000k
  • Floodlight lumens (high): 300
  • Floodlight lumens (medium): 150
  • Floodlight color temperature: 3,500k
  • Both lights lumens (high): 500
  • Both lights lumens (medium): 250
  • Spotlight runtime (high): 3-1/2 hrs.
  • Spotlight runtime (low): 50 hrs.
  • Spotlight runtime (medium): 7-1/2 hrs.
  • Floodlight runtime (high): 3 hrs.
  • Floodlight runtime (low): 50 hrs.
  • Floodlight runtime (medium): 7 hrs.
  • Both lights runtime (high): 2 hrs.
  • Both lights runtime (medium): 4-1/2 hrs.
  • 4-6 hour Nomad 10 charge time
  • 23-46 hour built-in solar panel charge time
  • 4 hour USB charge time
  • USB-A port (output) 5V up to 2.1A (10.5W max.) regulated
  • USB-C port (input) 5V up to 1A (5W max.)
  • Li-ion NMC battery
  • Cell capacity: 18.7Wh (3.6V, 5,200 mAh)
  • Battery lifecycle: hundreds of years
  • Built-in charging and low-battery protection
  • Operating usage temps 32° F; -104° F
  • Cell type: monocrystalline
  • 1.2W solar power
  • Brand : Goal Zero
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 21GZEUTRCH500XXXXCAC
  • SKU: 22242041

REVIEWS

3.8
75%
Recommended

32 Reviews

Fantastic Light

Wonderful and reliable product. Would definitely buy again or give as gifts!

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Re-purchase Of A Solid Product

I own an original model of this light - which is STILL GOING STRONG, btw. Decided to buy a new one as a gift for a family member who loves ours. So far, seems like the same high quality product, in a more SLEEK, LIGHTER version. I appreciate the slightly smaller size, the. Might need to buy another new one for myself.

Good Idea, Poor Execution

Bought it a few years ago. Decent light, great idea but whatever rubber / plastic they use for the frame has become so sticky with time that it is not even worth trying to use.

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Love This Goal Zero Torch Light

I walk my pup every night and this rechargeable light is perfect. The size of this new version is more compact than my previous Goal Zero torchlight. Also makes a great bedside light.

Nice Features For Any Travel In The Outback

I have bought my second Torch 500 and for any travel especially backcountry I wouldn’t be without it. Daylight just lay it in direct sunlight to charge.

Great

I’ve had this light for a couple of weeks now and used it a very few time, it works perfect as a flash or floodlight and the main lamp lights up a room. I have not tried powering it with the solar panel, so I don’t know if that actually works. But overall the quality is great.

Power Mate.

I actually have 3 of them and will get another 2! I keep them in different places as its the best combination for an emergency light and a power bank. On top you have the option of solar charging. It's versatile and very efficient especially at this price there is no comparison! Build quality is excellent and functionality is remarkable 👌

Needs Improvements

I'd like to start by saying, I Love, Love, Love your brand. I have been buying your products for decades. In fact I have 2 prior versions of the torch flashlight. I live in So Cal and recently (ongoing) we have had a lot of use for solar or alternate methods of charging. This is where my goal zero products came in handy. The reason I am giving only a 3-star rating is this, my lighthouse 600, crush lights and both torchlights worked perfect. Here is where the improvement comes in. Both versions of torchlights have some rubber. The rubber has become gooey and leaves your hands sticky. As I mentioned earlier, I live in So Cal and we are experiencing lots of damage including power failure due to the wildfires. I started looking at purchasing some new torch flashlights and noticed the current version no longer has the 3rd source to charge, the hand crank. I feel that shortsighted. During the week I had no power this feature was key during the night. This is obviously my opinion, but I think the hand crank feature is something that you should seriously revisit not just for the flashlight for other items as well. I use this so often. The hand crank feature is what made me choose to buy the light house lantern instead of another brand. Thanks for your consideration.

Smaller Version

I owned an older version of this model and was surprised that the original version had an attachment to generate battery power and the charging cable was attached to the older model.

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Amazing

I absolutely love this newer torch light. It’s so nice. I owned the older version of this torch light and loved it too. But there were some things that I didn’t like about it. But this newer one, Goal Zero fixed all of the things that I didn’t like on the older model and now I love the newer one even more! Thanks so much Goal Zero for listening to your customers. Bravo! Thank you!

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Does It All!

My SIL uses this versatile tool camping and highly recommended it. As usual, she was right!

Not Water Proof.

Not water resistant. Bought this for a rafting trip. I had it mounted on top of the gear during the day. It was not submerged but it did get wet through rapids. Stopped working on day 3 with water inside the light. Definitely not waterproof to 1 meter. Not really even splash proof. I would have kept it dry had I known.

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Best Flashlight We've Ever Owned

Just bought a third one. Holds a charge very well. Versatile lighting options. Love it!

My Favorite Goal Zero - Small Gadget

We had a Goal Zero Torch 250 for over 10 years and it still works great. Based on our experience with the last generation of this product we were excited to get the Torch 500. Based on 3 months of use - the T-500 appears to be a great. I hope we don't have the problems noted by other reviewers about degradation of the plastic on the Torch. Time will tell. It would be a shame if a poor choice was made by GZ for the materials that went into this. If our Torch 500 has problems - we'll update this. Otherwise we're excited to have it.

Great Flashlight

This is the second Torch 500 I have purchased. I've had my first one for over a year and saw it on sale, so I purchased a second one. These are very handy to keep around the house or in your vehicle. Charges by USB or the sun.

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