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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
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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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
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
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
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
Voice control works great
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: Maciefirch
from Bay Saint Louis Mississippi
Gender:Female
I figured I would have to scream to get the voice control to work but you can speak fairly quiet and it picks up your voice. Great beam quality and it’s not too heavy on your head so it doesn’t sag down your forehead. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
headstrong
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: cy1980
from portland or
Gender:Male
I just got a chance to use it and to my suprise the voice activation is on point. you have to say the magic words "coast on" clearly and boom it turns on. i set mine next to a tv for a while wondering how many times it would think to turn it on, or turbo, ect.. none. im happy with it. im sure ill be even more happy come this winter when trying to adjust the beam is easy with gloves.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com