Customer reviews from coastportland.com
Coast - RL35R Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 1100 Lumens, Voice-Controlled, ARC280, 4 Colors, USB-C, Safety Signal - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(91 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 91 reviews
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99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Coast - RL35R Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 1100 Lumens, Voice-Controlled, ARC280, 4 Colors, USB-C, Safety Signal - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great headlamp!
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: ericd
from Portland, OR
Gender:Male
Love this headlamp! I'm part of a scout troop that goes camping monthly rain or shine and depend on my headlamp when we're out hiking in the woods. Initially, I wasn't sure of the voice control but found it super helpful when my hands were full and I could change to a red light to keep from blinding my fellow scouts if I was facing them. I like the different color options as well as being able to easily change how bright the lamp is. The lamp is super bright when you need it or you can turn it down or off quickly. I own a few Coast headlamps but this one is really above and beyond the others. Thanks for a great headlamp Coast!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
They thought of everything
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: Five Stones Services
from Olean NY
Gender:Male
When I received this, I thought for sure I would find some things that can do to improve. I am a contractor and use headlamps constantly and I have never had a headlamp that works better than this, in all circumstances. My crew used this as well, as we were testing them out. We even tried "funny voices" and muffled voices to see if we could "trick" the unit, and it still worked. They provide a charger that is also USB A to C and C to C. Extension cable for battery unit. The battery life is pretty incredible, and its so nice to not have to switch through 900 functions to get to the one you want, you can go from a spot that might be too bright inside a shiny electrical panel, and you can just announce "flood" or "arc" to get a more even ambient light. The back of the unit has low power red led so that people can also see you from behind adding a safety feature to the unit. It is much smaller than anticipated as well, which is great. The battery can be charged independently as well, so you can just open the battery compartment (easy to open) and swap batteries in the rare even you actually kill the battery in a work day. So one battery is charging and you are rockin with a fresh one. Really, I have shown this to many people, and it is a pretty outstanding product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
4
Unique features
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: Steve193
from Oswego, IL
Gender:Male
Disclaimer, I received this light from coast to field test it for free.
That being said, the voice control feature is an unique option that seemed unnecessary. However once you have it you will realize it is much of the opposite. When you think of headlights uses, you realize it's a hands free light. Having this feature allows you to adjust the light as needed when you're in the middle of working on a project or job.
Things I like about this light are, ease of use, versatility of the modes, interchangeable batteries(18650), durability and longevity. The red beam is great for reading in the dark. The arc is great for up close work with some minor nuisances. The battery pack has a back light with flashing and solid modes that help with safety along with the reflective strap. The voice control button has a green led illuminating that it is on. If left on for hours without use it does time out (don't know exact time for that) which does help with accidental parasitic loss of charge.
What I dislike about it was the led temperature on the spot beam and flood light. It was a little to cool for my liking, however the arc makes up for that with a warmer temperature light. My biggest con that may be more of a personal preference is the headlight adjustment. I always feel like when I was using it that it needed to be between a setting for up and down to stay in my line of sight. The arc light I feel would have been better as a full rectangle or atleast on the bottom part of the light instead of "n" shaped horse shoe. Lastly the battery pack was a bit uncomfortable on the back of the head but that may be personal preference.
Overall it's a well rounded light and I feel that if I had to buy this light myself i would. It's packed with features at a reasonable price compared to competitors, and a swappable battery means no downtime if you have backups.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
best light ever
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: Pete
from Oklahoma
Gender:Male
this light is just fantastic. i used to work in my attic air conditioning unit. starting with flood and then spot the light was perfect. keeping your hands free while holding other tools is a dream. and the 1100 lumen output is way more than enough. the recharging is simple and efficient. i can't think of anything to improve it. i can see it on safety helmets with flashing red lights all over the construction site.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
New level of convenience--great headlamp
on May 21, 2024
Posted by: Jim S
from Northern Michigan
Gender:Male
Another well built headlamp from Coast. Lots of light and several really handy features. I thought the voice activation might be a gimmick, but I was wrong. Being able to change light intensities while both hands are busy is very useful. When I work on a machine after dark, It is handy to have a good headlamp. With this one I can see everything in bright light or use the voice feature to dim the beam if I'm trying to read a label. The spot/flood feature is great when hiking. This is my new favorite headlamp. Lots of features controlled by voice command--the 21st century headlamp
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
My New EDC Headlamp
on May 21, 2024
Posted by: BigBob
from Mount Laurel, NJ
Gender:Male
The RL35R is a VERY thoughtfully designed headlamp
It has all the features that I have come to expect from a COAST Product
Floodlight, Spotlight, Red Blue and Green lights
However this headlamp takes things three steps further
1. The rear battery pack safety light is perfect for walking, bicycling safety etc.
2. The ARC light feature offers an ideal low glare even lighting for working on Electronics and Cabling projects in dimly lit server rooms, dark cabinets, and wiring closets
3. The Voice Control feature is a game changer for me.
It allows me to change the lighting modes on the fly while having both my hands free
It has all the features that I have come to expect from a COAST Product
Floodlight, Spotlight, Red Blue and Green lights
However this headlamp takes things three steps further
1. The rear battery pack safety light is perfect for walking, bicycling safety etc.
2. The ARC light feature offers an ideal low glare even lighting for working on Electronics and Cabling projects in dimly lit server rooms, dark cabinets, and wiring closets
3. The Voice Control feature is a game changer for me.
It allows me to change the lighting modes on the fly while having both my hands free
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Hands Free Brilliance
on May 20, 2024
Posted by: WorkingPaul
from New York, New York
Gender:Male
The RL35R voice-activated flashlight is awesome! Its super convenient to use hands-free, which is great when you're juggling tasks or in a pitch. As an Inspector, the voice control feature is extremely useful when carrying 50lb-60lbs items in both hands. The brightness is also perfect, and you can easily switch settings by voice or using the physical buttons. The rechargeable battery lasts a very long time, so you can count on it anywhere. All in all, I highly recommend it to anyone who is a professional or a do-it-yourselfer to get things done. The red rear light also provides peace of mind knowing that I can be seen when I am working in poorly lit areas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome, Voice control works great.
on May 20, 2024
Posted by: Charnish07
from Amelia, Ohio.
Gender:Male
Wow, I am shocked how good the voice control works. I was a little leery, but when I am working on my car at night, my hands are usually really greasy and/or have a tool in them. Headlamp is very bright has red green blue. I don’t need the colors but if you do, they’re awesome. I don’t care for the back compartment little bulky but gotta put the battery somewhere. It comes with a wire extender from the battery. It took me a little bit to figure out what it was for, I don’t understand why you need it but it’s there if you do. Overall, awesome headlamp first voice control one I’ve seen works flawlessly, COAST is awesome company, also I love the brightness and dim wheel very nice. You can adjust to the perfect brightness by the wheel or by voice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com