this behemoth weigh in at 3 lb . and be 20 inch long . I add the optional xenon upgrade bulb 6 cell Mag-Num Star Xenon C or D Replacement Lamps 1\/Pk . . it be so darn bright , I could not fairly compare it to anything else I have . I finally take out the rechargeable , 55 watt , halogen spotlight  Coleman PML8000Y Rechargeable Handheld Spotlight  the Coleman use a automobile headlight bulb , and this maglite produce light that be almost as bright ; boy , be I surprise . yes , it be big and inconvenient , but so be the portable car headlight . the spotlight give you 15 minute of strong light for 20 hour of charge , but the Maglite give a few hour on one set of battery . it be also focusable , so you can get either strong area light or tight beam to throw light hundred of foot away . also , note the rather reasonable $ $ $ compare to other , similar , but more expensive light . if you want a super-powerful flashlight and can deal with the size and weight , this flashlight be the ultimate , most powerful flashlight I have ever use . the only thing more powerful would be rechargeable halogen spot and hid 's .