Maglite flashlight with C-cell battery: compact, powerful and versatile
These Maglite torches offer the perfect balance between elegant design and powerful performance. Made of durable aluminium, these sturdy long torches run on the widely available C-cell alkaline batteries. Thanks to the slimmer design, the torch is also easy to use by people with slightly smaller hands. The torch is available in 2 versions: with a 2-cell battery or 3-cell battery. Maglite 2-cell torches are lighter and more compact; 3-cell models offer more light output and longer battery life, but are heavier.
C-cell battery: powerful and reliable for professional use
A C-cell battery in a Maglite long torch is a medium-sized, cylindrical battery. These batteries are ideal for devices with high power consumption, such as durable torches, and offer long-lasting performance and reliability for professional use, such as by police and security personnel.
C-cell batteries vs D-cell batteries
C-cell batteries
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Smaller in size.
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Perfect for daily use.
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Suitable for standard torches and less demanding tasks.
D-cell batteries
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Bigger and more powerful.
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Longer service life.
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Suitable for heavy-duty applications.
Long torch or regular torch?
Long torch
The term ‘long torch’ often refers specifically to Maglite's larger and longer models, which more closely resemble a traditional police or security baton. These tend to be more robust and can deliver higher light output due to their larger battery capacity.
Flashlight
The term ‘torch’ is used for portable torches that fit easily in a pocket. So, the difference is mainly in size and intended use.