Great little no frills light. Really bright with the rechargeable battery but no slouch with a regular lithium battery. This is my second one. The first is a year old and still going strong.
My first HX5 lasted 6-8 years with active daily use (nightly dog walks) until the switch wore out. I like the small size, simple on-off switch, flood to spot light slide focusing, and ruggedness. In addition to replacing mine, I've bought several to stuff stockings this year.
The HX5 is a very nice, quality flashlight. The on/off switch works well consistently, and the light beam is consistent. I've had other LED flashlights that have been unreliable. I now have several Coast flashlights and I definitely notice their superior quality.. I'm very happy with the Coast products.
I can't praise this little thing enough. The design and mechanics are as perfect as it gets. Simple and to-the-point. Fits right in the palm of your hand and is super compact and easy to use. Only one cycle of light to click through - and boy, is it bright with the rechargeable battery!. Brilliant. This means you don't have to keep clicking or wonder which brightness setting you're on (which I hate). Gosh, I'll put up with a slightly mushy switch for all this, and mine's not bad. I need one for every corner of the house and car. Now, I hope they don't sell out 'cause I said this.
These are the best pocket flashlights to carry everyday. I've owned them for years. I've dropped them, I've dunked them in water, I've had them on my hat in the rain for hours and still never had a failure