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COAST makes it easy to compare several ways of lighting the same job: a lamp worn on your head, a focused handheld, or an area light beside the work. Those differences are more useful than picking whichever box has the largest lumen number.

Start with where the light needs to be

The XPH34R can move between its headband and handheld use, with a magnetic base for suitable surfaces. The XP11R puts sliding focus in a conventional flashlight. The RL35R adds voice control and a dial to a headlamp, while the EAL35R spreads light around a stationary area such as a camp table.

Our COAST lighting guide compares those roles. Voice control may be useful when your hands are occupied; whether it works well in your environment is something to evaluate in practice, not a performance claim we have tested.

Rechargeable power with model-specific alternatives

The current listings specify a ZX955 or three AAA batteries for the XPH34R, ZX1000 or three AAA batteries for the XP11R, and ZX850 or two CR123 batteries for the RL35R. Do not assume every COAST light uses the same spare cells. Check the current model’s instructions for the required holder and compatible battery types.

Read output and runtime together

The current XP11R page pairs 3,000 lumens with Turbo, while its 200-hour figure belongs to 12-lumen Moon Glow. Those are separate operating modes. The mode-by-mode reading guide shows how to compare the published figures without turning two maxima into an imaginary operating point.

Older retailer specifications may differ from current manufacturer listings. Verify the actual version and packaging before purchasing; a difference alone does not establish the reason for it.

Match protection to the environment

COAST lists the selected XPH34R, XP11R and RL35R as IP54. That denotes dust protection and resistance to splashing water, not an immersion rating. Use the exact-model instructions for wet conditions. Nor does an IP rating establish hazardous-location approval: a gas or dust ignition risk requires equipment specifically approved for that environment. See how to read a light’s IP rating.

Historical advertising context

A 2011 federal court opinion found false statements in COAST’s knife-steel advertising; it denied the requested preliminary injunction because irreparable harm had not been established. That finding concerns the historical knife claims in that case. It does not establish the performance of today’s lighting products, which should be assessed against their own specifications and evidence.

Official photographs are used with permission. This page is a product-selection overview based on current manufacturer listings, not an AllEquipped runtime or waterproofing test.

More product detail

Read our COAST CL20R: a clamp light for camp repairs and stationary work for the fit, limitations and buying checks for this model.

Compare more of the range

COAST CL40R vs EAL55R: work light or camp lantern? puts two more products side by side, with official photographs and practical buying checks. You can also browse the illustrated gear collection.