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Review: Mares Torch EOS 5 L.E.D Dive Light

The recent advancements in LED lighting technology have brought some awesome upgrades to the world of dive lights, but getting the right light still takes a fair amount of research – there are plenty of products on the market, but not all of them will fit each unique diver’s needs and preferences. For reliable lighting with a solid burn time, check out the Mares Torch EOS 5 LED dive light.

  • The torch is very compact, making it easy to carry and maneuver under water
  • Brightness: 620 lumens
  • It has a very intense white LED light that travels a far distance under water
  • It comes with shock-resistant LED bulbs
  • It easily fits in your pocket
  • The torch comes with a long-lasting battery that operates the light for 14-16 hours
  • Adjusting the light is very simple
  • There is a multi-functional switch that offers four functionalities: off, low, flash, and on.
  • Length: about 20cm
  • Weight: 211g
  • Comes with a wrist lanyard

Overall, the torch comes with a good number of advantages for the average diver.

Pros

  • The hard-anodized aluminum body is exceptionally durable
  • The battery life is amazing given the lumen output of the dive light
  • Very bright and allows you to see a far distance
  • Lightweight, making it easy to travel with, dive with, and work with
  • Can work as a primary or secondary dive light depending on where and when you plan to dive

Cons

  • The price of the torch is somewhat high when compared to similar products from other manufacturers

Outside of the features offered with this torch, we’d also like to note that Mares offers solid customer service and provides an array of replacement parts, including batteries, for all of their products. Replacement batteries and an upgraded float strap are readily available for the Mares Torch EOS 5 L.E.D.

Scuba Dave: Dave had the good luck of growing up in a family of divers: his mom is a PADI instructor and his dad is a wreck diver. He started working toward earning his open water diving certification as a freshman in high school, and by the time he graduated college he was a certified master scuba diver and PADI instructor. Dave loves to try new things, and is just as happy dipping into a deep lake as he is deep sea diving to explore underwater wrecks and caves. He documents everything with his camera, making him our resident expert in videography and photography lighting.