Customer reviews from coastportland.com
Coast - HX5 130 lm Black LED Flashlight AA Battery
Average customer rating
4.6
(290 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 290 reviews
5 Stars
237
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Star
13
93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Coast - HX5 130 lm Black LED Flashlight AA Battery
Posted by: Bad01
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought the hx5 when they first came out years ago. Been the best hunting/mechanic light i ever owned. The customer service is top notch! I had one light quit and they replaced it no questions asked. I would recommend this light based on the warranty department alone
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
3
Great concept but poor finishing
on March 28, 2023
Posted by: Spud Hauler
from Twin Falls, ID
Gender:Male
I have purchased this flashlight 3 times. I have purchased it as a gift for my sons
Why? I love the size, fits perfect in my pocket, I am always needing a light in an instant. I love that it takes AA batteries, easy to switch out when needed. The light is very bright, especially for its size. The body is quality durable construction. The Achilles heel is its button for turning it on and off. It is made of cheap plastic so it is not reliable. It is why I have needed to purchase it multiple times. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I have had it fail to illuminate and have stuck in my pocket and later discover it shining. So I have mixed feelings about this. I have fourth flashlight waiting for when the inevitable failure of the the current (3rd) flashlight. It would be perfect if the on/off button was reliable.
Why? I love the size, fits perfect in my pocket, I am always needing a light in an instant. I love that it takes AA batteries, easy to switch out when needed. The light is very bright, especially for its size. The body is quality durable construction. The Achilles heel is its button for turning it on and off. It is made of cheap plastic so it is not reliable. It is why I have needed to purchase it multiple times. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I have had it fail to illuminate and have stuck in my pocket and later discover it shining. So I have mixed feelings about this. I have fourth flashlight waiting for when the inevitable failure of the the current (3rd) flashlight. It would be perfect if the on/off button was reliable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Mimi
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love my Coast flashlight. I bought it to use when I walk my dog at night. It really lights up the area where he has gone so that I can clean up
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: captan10200
Verified Purchase:Yes
great product and excellent customer service, replaced my old light due to mechanical failure. truly live up to lifetime warranty.
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
3
I liked the HP1 better than this HX5 replacement.
on March 11, 2023
Posted by: Samiich
from California
Gender:Male
Firstly, Awesome warranty service. Thank you.
I was reluctant to write a review because I don’t really like this new one. But I am reviewing in good faith because companies can do the best when they receive honest unfiltered feedback on their products. Constructive criticism:).
The HP1 was one of my primary EDCs, but now the HX5 mostly sits in the drawer.
The HX5 is a solid build, looks nice and gift box is vey nice as well. So it’s best to keep in mind for a new user, they may be very happy with it as is. But I have the HP1 to compare to so that’s where the criticisms will be.
1.the button is more recessed making it more difficult to lock “on” and “off”.
2. The engagement point for the momentary switch is deeper, it’s not as easy as it was to engage in the HP1.
3. The LED color spectrum is noticeably more “green” than compared to the warmer more natural light of the HP1. It’s not a terrible green; but it does kind of remind me of how all the matrix movies kind of have that subtle green hue that makes the real world seem oddly artificial.
I don’t use it enough to have experienced the tail switch failing like some have reviewed. I wouldn’t knock this if anyone bought, owns or gives this as a gift. But would personally buy or give this? unfortunately I have to say no. Sorry.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: D. Hale
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Flashlight was great for 1 year for work as maintenance, the switch started to fail. Bought another. I decided to Summit for warranty. Coast sent me a new one warranty process was an easy. Will be buying an using coast from now on
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Roger J
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had 4 lights covered by warrantee. Quick process.
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Lost first HX5, immediately bought a new one!
on February 9, 2023
Posted by: Sslee
Verified Purchase:Yes
A few years ago I found the HX5 in a local store. I loved it from day one, and kept it in my pocket throughout the day, and close at hand at night.
So when I managed to lose it recently, I knew I had to get the same light for a replacement.
Coast has a lot of great lights, but the HX5 is the only one I want. Nothing else in the Coast lineup has exactly the same benefits as the HX5.
Bright light that can be adjusted from wide to narrow beam, handy clip, rugged steel body, and it fits in my pocket.
All of these are features of several great Coast flashlights, but there's one more that is unique to the HX5, and that is the single AA battery for the power source. This feature makes changing the battery much easier. I can, and have, changed the battery in total darkness (inside a cave, when I had no other lights... I was really happy not to have to deal with cartridge holders for multiple AAA batteries or even just multiple batteries!)
I hope Coast always makes a pocket sized single AA battery flashlight!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com