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Coast - COAST FL97R 1250 Lumen Voice-Controlled LED Headlamp w/ Spot & Flood, ARC Lighting, USB-C, Grey.
Average customer rating
4.8
(23 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 23 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Coast - COAST FL97R 1250 Lumen Voice-Controlled LED Headlamp w/ Spot & Flood, ARC Lighting, USB-C, Grey.
Customer Rating
5
Voice control is clutch
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Chainsaw Jankans
from Kansas City Missouri
Gender:Male
I thought the voice control would’ve pointless. But especially on a head light it comes in really handy. It’s like the 3rd had you need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Works like a champ!
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Goodtimescharlie
from Springfield, OR
Gender:Male
I was happy to receive this as a field tester for the company and have been pleased with the results. I especially like the fact that you can either use AAA batteries or the included rechargeable option. Very handy if you happen to be somewhere without a way to charge, and then you can just bring extra batteries. Seems to be well built, and I always love having the red light feature for light chores or other evening activities that don’t require a super bright and focused light. I probably won’t be using the voice command feature much, even though I can see how it would be really useful for certain folks and activities. This will be the light that I keep in my glovebox for roadside emergencies and car camping adventures!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Solid Coast quality with useful features
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: RC
from Michigan
Gender:Male
Recently selected as a Coast field tester I was given the opportunity to review the FL97R rechargeable LED headlamp. Upon receipt, I could tell that this product checked many boxes - as someone who has a collection of flashlights and headlights I routinely use headlamps for many chores including painting, auto repair, and sharpening knives, as well as navigating into and out of the woods at dawn and dusk during hunting season.
The hands-free lighting option combined with brightness/colored LED voice control "Coast High", Coast Medium", "Coast Red", etc., gives me the tool to make things just that more convenient. Hands dirty with paint, dripping in motor oil, or boning that elk or deer in the dark can be accomplished without touching the controls.
The light gives off up to 1250 lumens, which can be focused to either a spot or flood (sorry - no voice focusing!). It comes with a rechargeable battery, but uses alkaline batteries as well. The headband is 'grippy' and has a quick release latch. Charging is accomplished using the included cable via the USB port on the back and voice control is activated via a push button on the bottom of the housing. Charging status is displayed via a small LED on the back under the charging port cover ( red - charging, green - charging complete)
In sum, another great Coast product with useful features - definitely worth adding to the gear stash.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
The headlamp works very well
on October 9, 2025
Posted by: Wild Bill 66
from Portland, Oregon
Gender:Male
Coast sent me this headlamp to field test I used it on the Oregon coast for razor clamming works very well thanks for sending it if you need something else reviewed or field tested I’m here
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Headlamp
on October 11, 2025
Posted by: Eric
from Bristol, Pennsylvania
Gender:Male
I was sent this headlamp to test and it's my new favorite headlamp. I have a lot of flashlights and headlamps, most are Coast, but this is the first I've owned with voice control. It's a great feature to have especially when ur hands are full or dirty. All you have to do is say whatever command you want and the headlamp instantly does it. I wasn't expecting it to work so well but every command you give works every time and it doesn't change in error from picking up some other talking or sounds like I thought may happen. The voice control feature puts this headlamp above the rest. And like all coast lights its extremely bright and the power lasts long. Seems like it's built well and will be durable. Plus it comes with the coast lifetime warranty if it ever malfunctions and Coast actually honor their warranty unlike most companies these days. Coast is the only brand of light I'll ever purchase at this point. Great products at reasonable prices so can't go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
"wow" game changer !
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Capt. Paul
from Floral City Florida
Gender:Male
I'm lucky enough to be one of coast's field testers and this product blew my mind. The voice commands work right out of the box. No more getting grease, paint or blood all over everything to change light modes. Old eyes need light to see well even during the day and this light has plenty of options for brightness with hands free changing. I have a lot of coast products that are great but this may be the most useful yet. And it has a built in rechargeable battery.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Uh yeah, this light is great.
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Triber
from Phoenix Arizona
Gender:Male
I was sent this light as a field tester to run it through its paces, see if it’s something I’d like and to give a review.
I have a headlight that I’ve had for years. There’s nothing wrong with it and it lives up to its title.. a light that can be worn on your head.
This light, while it also is a light that you can wear on your head, it has some features that I personally never thought about having on a headlamp.
The voice activated feature is actually very helpful. I am constantly going in and out of buildings with my hands full and being able to verbally have the light turn off, on, adjust brightness and so on.. a valuable feature that I didn’t know that I needed.
The voice activated feature is actually very helpful. I am constantly going in and out of buildings with my hands full and being able to verbally have the light turn off, on, adjust brightness and so on.. a valuable feature that I didn’t know that I needed.
I definitely recommend this light. It’s light weight, made from really high quality materials. You can charge the rechargeable battery with the battery in the light, or you can take the battery out and use triple A’s and you can still charge the battery even while it’s outside of the light.
I’m impressed with this headlamp.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: TheDude4456
from Mo
Gender:Male
I really loved the strap the grip and buckle was a very nice touch and also loved the warm light great for working up close or reading and the focus on thr other light was great as well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com