Rank #8 in Best Head Torch 2026: The Lumen Is Not a Measurement
Gritin LED Head Torch, 2 Pack, COB, 3 Modes
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Gritin pair costs £9.99 and is rated 4.6 stars from 12,963 ratings, with three modes and COB light.\n\nIt takes eighth because it is one of the two cheapest pairs here and carries a 1 per cent one-star rate, while its specification publishes nothing about output or runtime.
How those 12,963 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £9.99 for two |
|---|---|
| Light source | COB LED |
| Modes | High, low, strobe |
| Output and runtime | Not published |
| Power | Replaceable batteries |
| Ratings | 4.6 from 12,963 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Absolutely brilliant, arrived on time, excellent price for two.”
Verified purchase“Brilliant (no pun intended) light source, easily operated, amazing value for money.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Head Torch 2026: The Lumen Is Not a Measurement.
Questions people ask
How bright is it?
No lumen figure is published; COB emitters give a wide beam rather than a long one.
Does it come with batteries?
It takes standard batteries, which are not always included.
What is COB?
Chip on board: an emitter that spreads light across a panel instead of a point.
How many modes?
Three: high, low and strobe.
Why is it eighth?
Because the price and the record are excellent, but nothing measurable is published.
How many ratings does it have?
12963 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 76 per cent five-star and 1 per cent one-star.
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