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Goal Zero
Torch 500

3.2142857142857144 out of 5 stars
14 Reviews

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Why We Like The Torch 500

We stash the Torch 500 in our glove box in case our camper van starts to give us trouble on the road. Whether we're putting in oil or changing a tire, the various settings give us all the light we need. Plus, it gives our dying phone a boost should we need to call for help.


Details

  • Portable light/charger for your camping trips and emergency kits
  • Spotlight and floodlight modes to adapt to the situation
  • Both modes have 3 settings for complete adaptability
  • Increased battery can charge your phone and headlamp
  • Built-in solar panel harnesses the power of the sun
  • Waterproof for lighting in all weather conditions
  • Please see size chart for Goal Zero charging information
  • Item #GZRG02T
Battery Type
3.6V
Battery Capacity
5200mAh
Charge Time
[built-in solar] 23 - 46hrs [USB] 4hrs
Battery Input
USB-C
Battery Output
USB-A
Includes
Torch 500, USB-A / USB-C cable, user guide
Dimensions
8.8 x 2.2 x 1.4in
Claimed Weight
12.8oz
Manufacturer Warranty
12 month

Overall Rating

3 based on 14 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 3 reviews
2 Stars - 3 reviews
3 Stars - 0 reviews
4 Stars - 4 reviews
5 Stars - 4 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

February 17, 2024

Versatile tool

I bought this about a month ago and I’m happy with it. I have it in my emergency bag, but have already found others used for it. Charges in the sun ok, gets hot and stops until it cools (as designed). The flashlight/floods graduation options are neat. And as a backup battery for my cell, it’s already paid for itself. My wife thought it was too big for her purse, but I use it more and love it.

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SethTaylor
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

1 out of 5 stars

January 12, 2024

Disappointed in the Torch 500

I have several other Goal Zero Lights that I absolutely love. The Torch 500 is the exception. I've owned two of them for about three years, one of which was never opened until the date of this review. The other was used maybe twice, and I still kept it in its original packing. In prep for what has become an annual winter storm and seeming longer and more frequent power outages I tested and charged all my lights. While mine are not sticky, the buttons on both units don't work. Subsequently, neither unit will operate at all. Do not recommend!!

Darryl B
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

4 out of 5 stars

November 13, 2023

Bright light! Buttons are small.

I have only used this a few times so far so I don't know how well it charges or holds up, but so far I am very pleased with its brightness. Both the flashlight and the long light have 3 brightness settings to accommodate a variety of situations. I love that it has hooks for hanging horizontally or vertically. The power buttons are small and look exactly alike, so you really have to pay attention to their placement to get the correct one the first time.

cabindweller
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

1 out of 5 stars

September 26, 2023

Sticky little great light!

I don’t understand how a company can make such a great light and the outer case of the light turn sticky. I see there are a lot of customers that have mentioned this to the point that the company would do something even if it is out of warranty! A photo would not show the light being sticky.

Loeboy
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

4 out of 5 stars

September 16, 2023

Good light but battery indicator broken

I really like this flashlight a lot, but I have 2, and both have the same problem. The battery indicator light always shows 4 dots indicating full charge regardless of how much charge is actually left. Only if I plug it into charge will it then reveal what its true remaining capacity is which is a real drag. Otherwise it’s a great camping light or something to have for blackouts. I really appreciate the color temp. Many cheap lights are a cool white but goal zero took the extra care to make it a nice warm white.

Res.Ball
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

2 out of 5 stars

August 19, 2023

Sticky outer surface

I bought this a few years back to have on hand for an emergency. We are preparing for an emergency & I can barely touch the outer surface it is so sticky. The stickiness leeches off onto my hands & tough to even wash off. Great concept but needs a different exterior compound content.

SusieQA
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

4 out of 5 stars

April 11, 2023

Pretty good.

Owned for a six months now, awesome for clipping to a pop up gazebo which we use while camping, used it hiking in huts and for general uses around the house, handy to have a small mobile flood light. criticisms: the buttons for the two lights are too similar and I turn on the wrong light most of the time which is annoying. Solar charging takes forever to get it to fully charged. Would love a lite weight version with bigger battery…dreams are free!

Allday
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

2 out of 5 stars

December 28, 2022

Solar flashlight

Bought a few years ago, worked ok at first but case got very sticky, on/off switch started jamming, and completely died after a couple years. Not very energy efficient if it doesn't have a decent lifespan and you have to throw it out after a couple years!

Issa
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

4 out of 5 stars

March 28, 2022

A well-built flashlight with modest battery life.

I love how this light tries to be everything for every job, it is well-built and it does a fairly good job at it. The lights are clean, even and powerful, free of artifacts. I haven't tested its solar recharging capabilities nor it's waterproofing. I use it as a task light in my garage which doesn't have electrical outlets. Two drawbacks, however: 1) It is not very ergonomic at all, with its odd shape, and 2) Its battery life is pretty disappointing. I charge it straight from my Yeti 500X and it drains a fair bit of it only to last a few hours and die.

DrVictor
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com

1 out of 5 stars

February 24, 2022

Plastic casing degraded over time

Bought this a while back for emergence use, when I finally needed it the plastic casing got degraded to the point where it got very sticky right out of the box. Very disappointed with Goal Zero expected that they built a better product, nope that was the case here. By the time I took it out of the box warrant was already expired. So definitely not a buy if you planning to keep it long-term and use it for the emergence. If not for the degradation of the plastic case I would highly recommend it. Love all the features and brightness.

Phill190
goalzero.com

Originally reviewed on goalzero.com