The Maglite® Red Spectrum XL50® LED Flashlight is a compact, three-AAA specialty flashlight that combines the XL50® platform with a purpose-built red Spectrum LED and convenient electronic tail-cap operation. The red beam is designed for applications where maintaining night vision and reducing exposure to bright white light are important, including aircraft cockpits, truck cabs, confined spaces, nighttime field work, astronomy, camping, navigation, observation, signaling, and other low-light applications. Red illumination can help preserve dark adaptation, reduce eye strain in low-light conditions, and provide useful contrast without the disruptive effect of conventional white light. The flashlight delivers 114 lumens on High, a 140-meter beam distance, 4,905 candela peak beam intensity, and runtime of 6 hours 30 minutes on High or 24 hours on Low. The QuickClik® electronic switch, multiple operating modes, LED Heat-Sink Technology, aluminum construction, and water-resistant design provide practical specialty performance in a compact handheld package.

1. Beam and Runtime Capabilities

The Red Spectrum XL50® LED produces up to 114 lumens of red light, with an ANSI/PLATO FL 1 beam distance of 140 meters (approximately 459 feet) and 4,905 candela peak beam intensity. Its concentrated red beam provides substantial reach while retaining the low-light advantages associated with red illumination.

The flashlight provides 114 lumens on High with 6 hours 30 minutes of runtime and 15 lumens on Low with up to 24 hours of runtime. This gives the user a choice between maximum red-light output and a lower-output setting suited to close-range tasks and extended use.

• Maximum Output: 114 lumens

• Low Output: 15 lumens

• Beam Color: Red

• Beam Distance: 140 m / approx. 459 ft.

• Peak Beam Intensity: 4,905 cd

• Runtime – High: 6 hr. 30 min.

• Runtime – Low: 24 hr.

• Runtime – Eco: N/A

• Light Source: Red Spectrum LED

2. Technology and Features in the Head of the Flashlight

The flashlight uses a specialized Red Spectrum LED light engine rather than a conventional white LED. Red illumination is particularly useful when maintaining dark adaptation is important. It can reduce eye strain in low-level-light situations, provide useful contrast for seeing finer details, and minimize interference with night vision.

The LED system incorporates LED Heat-Sink Technology to help manage heat generated by the LED and support dependable operation within the compact aluminum flashlight. Electronic power management works with the flashlight's multiple output settings to regulate available battery power during operation.

The compact XL50® optical system produces a concentrated red beam with 4,905 candela peak intensity and an ANSI-rated beam distance of 140 meters.

• LED Type: Red Spectrum LED

• Beam Color: Red

• Thermal Management: LED Heat-Sink Technology

• Power Management: Electronic

• Maximum Output: 114 lumens

• Low Output: 15 lumens

• Beam Distance: 140 m

• Peak Beam Intensity: 4,905 cd

• Head Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm

3. Power/Mode Functions

The Red Spectrum XL50® LED uses Maglite®'s QuickClik® electronic tail-cap switch, allowing the available functions to be selected directly from the tail cap. The multi-mode electronic interface provides quick access to different functions from a compact control system.

The flashlight provides Full Power, Low Power, and Strobe functions. Full Power delivers the maximum 114-lumen red output. Low Power reduces output to 15 lumens and extends runtime to approximately 24 hours. Strobe provides a flashing red-light function for signaling, attention-getting, or emergency applications.

• Switching: QuickClik® Electronic Tail-Cap Switch

• Switching Location: Tail Cap

• Multi-Mode Electronic Switching: Yes

• Full Power: Yes

• Full-Power Output: 114 lumens

• Low Power: Yes

• Low-Power Output: 15 lumens

• Strobe: Yes

• High Runtime: 6 hr. 30 min.

• Low Runtime: 24 hr.

• Eco Mode: No

• Power Management: Electronic

4. Build, Construction and Grip

The Red Spectrum XL50® LED is built around a compact aluminum body designed to provide durability while remaining easy to carry. At approximately 4.8 inches (121.92 mm) long with a 1-inch (25.4 mm) barrel diameter, it fits readily into pockets, flight bags, vehicle kits, field equipment, camping gear, emergency kits, and professional tool bags.

The cylindrical aluminum body incorporates a textured knurled grip for secure handling and control. The compact XL50® configuration positions the QuickClik® electronic switch at the tail cap for convenient operation. The Red Spectrum version uses a black body with a red accent identifying the specialized red-light model.

• Construction: Aluminum

• Body Style: Compact

• Body Color: Black

• Spectrum Identification: Red Accent

• Grip: Textured / Knurled Grip

• Switch Location: Tail Cap

• Length: 4.8 in. / 121.92 mm

• Barrel Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm

• Head Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm

• Weight with Batteries: 3.68 oz. / 104 g

5. Power Source

The Red Spectrum XL50® LED operates from three AAA alkaline batteries, providing a common, replaceable power source while keeping the flashlight compact and portable.

Three AAA alkaline batteries are included. The flashlight is not rechargeable, so no charging cable, charging port, charging cradle, or proprietary rechargeable battery is required. Depleted batteries can simply be replaced, making the flashlight practical for vehicle kits, field equipment, aircraft and truck use, camping gear, emergency supplies, and professional applications where immediate replacement power may be useful.

• Battery Type: AAA Alkaline

• Battery Quantity: 3

• Battery Configuration: 3-Cell AAA

• Batteries Included: Yes

• Rechargeable: No

• Power Management: Electronic

• High Runtime: 6 hr. 30 min.

• Low Runtime: 24 hr.

• Maximum Output: 114 lumens

• Low Output: 15 lumens

6. Protection and Seal

The Red Spectrum XL50® LED is designed with IPX4 water-resistant protection, helping protect the flashlight against water exposure encountered during outdoor, field, vehicle, emergency, and everyday use.

The flashlight is also rated for 1-meter drop resistance, adding durability against accidental drops during regular use. Its aluminum housing, water-resistant construction, protected LED system, and impact resistance make it suitable for regular professional and recreational use while retaining the compact dimensions of the XL50® platform.

• Water Resistant: Yes

• Water-Protection Rating: IPX4

• Drop Resistance: 1 m / approx. 3.3 ft.

• Housing: Aluminum

• Light Source: Red Spectrum LED

• Maximum Output: 114 lumens

• Beam Distance: 140 m

• Peak Beam Intensity: 4,905 cd

Full Specifications

• Product Name: Maglite® Red Spectrum XL50® LED Flashlight

• Series: Maglite® Spectrum Series

• Product Type: Compact / Everyday-Carry Pocket-Sized Multi-Mode Red LED Flashlight

• Light Source: Red Spectrum LED

• Beam Color: Red

• Maximum Output: 114 lumens

• Low Output: 15 lumens

• Beam Distance: 140 m / approx. 459 ft.

• Peak Beam Intensity: 4,905 cd

• Runtime – High: 6 hr. 30 min.

• Runtime – Low: 24 hr.

• Runtime – Eco: N/A

• LED Thermal Management: LED Heat-Sink Technology

• Power Management: Electronic

• Switching: QuickClik® Electronic Tail-Cap Switch

• Switch Location: Tail Cap

• Multi-Mode Electronic Switching: Yes

• Full Power Mode: Yes

• Full-Power Output: 114 lumens

• Low Power Mode: Yes

• Low-Power Output: 15 lumens

• Strobe Mode: Yes

• Eco Mode: No

• Battery Type: AAA Alkaline

• Battery Quantity: 3

• Battery Configuration: 3-Cell AAA

• Batteries Included: Yes

• Rechargeable: No

• Construction: Aluminum

• Body Color: Black

• Spectrum Accent: Red

• Grip: Textured / Knurled Grip

• Length: 4.8 in. / 121.92 mm

• Barrel Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm

• Head Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm

• Weight with Batteries: 3.68 oz. / 104 g

• Water Resistant: Yes

• Water-Protection Rating: IPX4

• Drop Resistance: 1 m / approx. 3.3 ft.

• Specialized Applications: Night-vision preservation, aircraft cockpits, truck cabs, confined spaces, low-light navigation, astronomy, camping, nighttime field work, observation, signaling, and other applications where red illumination is preferred

Product Name: Maglite® Red Spectrum XL50® LED Flashlight
Series: Maglite® Spectrum Series
Product Type: Compact / Everyday-Carry Pocket-Sized Multi-Mode Red LED Flashlight
Light Source: Red Spectrum LED
Beam Color: Red
Maximum Output: 114 lumens
Low Output: 15 lumens
Beam Distance: 140 m / approx. 459 ft.
Peak Beam Intensity: 4,905 cd
Runtime – High: 6 hr. 30 min.
Runtime – Low: 24 hr.
Runtime – Eco: N/A
LED Thermal Management: LED Heat-Sink Technology
Power Management: Electronic
Switching: QuickClik® Electronic Tail-Cap Switch
Switch Location: Tail Cap
Multi-Mode Electronic Switching: Yes
Full Power Mode: Yes
Full-Power Output: 114 lumens
Low Power Mode: Yes
Low-Power Output: 15 lumens
Strobe Mode: Yes
Eco Mode: No
Battery Type: AAA Alkaline
Battery Quantity: 3
Battery Configuration: 3-Cell AAA
Batteries Included: Yes
Rechargeable: No
Construction: Aluminum
Body Color: Black
Spectrum Accent: Red
Grip: Textured / Knurled Grip
Length: 4.8 in. / 121.92 mm
Barrel Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm
Head Diameter: 1 in. / 25.4 mm
Weight with Batteries: 3.68 oz. / 104 g
Water Resistant: Yes
Water-Protection Rating: IPX4
Drop Resistance: 1 m / approx. 3.3 ft.
Specialized Applications: Night-vision preservation, aircraft cockpits, truck cabs, confined spaces, low-light navigation, astronomy, camping, nighttime field work, observation, signaling, and other applications where red illumination is preferred

Mag Instrument’s (Maglite®) only factory in Southern California is, and always has been. Our entire manufacturing workforce – from product-development engineers to automation specialists to machinists — reports to work there, as it always has. However, we can’t make every part, component, and accessory under our roof.  When we have to go outside, our strong preference is to procure such parts from a maker that is not only domestic but, if possible, local.

But in this age of trade globalization, it is not always practical for the manufacturer of any product of any complexity to procure all the needed parts and components domestically.  In addition to price, there are other and often far more important considerations, like consistent quality and stability in the supply chain.  We have even faced situations where no potential domestic supplier was interested in bidding on a part- or component-supply contract.  And so it is necessary, from time to time, to go overseas for a part or component, as much as we do not like to do that.

So when we say we are “A U.S.A. Manufacturer” whose flashlights are “Built In America,” we do not mean that no part, component, or accessory of one of our flashlights is ever imported. What we  DO mean is that our flashlights are, and always have been, invented, designed, and engineered in America and assembled in and shipped from our American factory where all of the body parts and most of the other parts are made, even if some parts, components, and accessories may need to be sourced from an overseas supplier.  And when our product includes some foreign content, we duly note that on the package labeling.

In this way, we strive to save as many American jobs as possible by keeping our manufacturing as American as it can be and still yield a reliable supply of a product of the quality our consumers demand at a price they will accept.

Mag Instrument, Inc. warrants to the original owner that this flashlight is free from defects in parts and workmanship for ten years from the date of first retail purchase.  Mag or an authorized Mag Warranty Service Center will, free of charge, repair or, at its option, replace a defective flashlight or component. (Mag does not warrant the future availability of particular colors or decorations, and may replace a custom flashlight with a standard flashlight.)  This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.

EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover any of the following: 1. Battery exhaustion; 2. Battery leakage; 3. LED burnout and/or LED module failure; or 4. Damage to or failure of the flashlight or any component thereof due to alteration, misuse, battery leakage or lack of maintenance.

Mag Disclaims any responsibility for incidental or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions (countries, provinces, and states) do not allow exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, incidental or consequential damages and/or limitations on transferability, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

HOW AND WHEN TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM: 1. In case of battery exhaustion, do not return the flashlight to Mag, but replace the batteries. 2. If the flashlight has been damaged by leakage of batteries, do not return the flashlight to Mag, but determine what brand of battery caused the damage and follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions about how to make a damage claim. 3. For warranty returns: Send the flashlight (postage or shipping prepaid) to Mag Instrument, 2001 South Hellman Avenue - 50600, Ontario, California, USA 91761-8019, Attention: Warranty/Repair Department, or to an authorized Mag Warranty Service Center. For the location of an authorized Mag Warranty Service Center in your area, consult the retailer where you purchased the flashlight or see the customer service section at www.maglite.com. For your protection and to expedite handling and/or postal claims, we recommend that all returns be insured and sent Certified and/or Return Receipt Requested. Do not send batteries with flashlights.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country, province to province, and state to state. Where any term of this warranty is prohibited by the law of any jurisdiction, such term shall there be null and void, but the remainder of this warranty shall remain in full force and effect. THESE STATEMENTS DO NOT AFFECT THE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER.