LI-2 Lighting Modes Explained: Which of the 6 Modes to Use When

The LI-2 packs six lighting modes into one headlamp — three on its spotlight and three on its floodlight — and picking the right one matters more than it sounds, since brightness and runtime move in opposite directions on every mode.

Spotlight Modes: Distance and Detail

Spotlight is the LI-2's focused beam, rated over 260 lumens at maximum, and it's the one to reach for when you need to see something specific at a distance rather than light up everything around you.

• Spotlight High — over 11 hours runtime. Maximum focused brightness for close inspection, reading fine detail, or seeing furthest down a dark passage.
• Spotlight Low — over 21 hours runtime. Enough focused light for most tasks at a fraction of the power draw — the default for extended spotlight use.
• Spotlight Flash — over 9 hours runtime. Not for steady work; this is for signalling or getting someone's attention at distance.

Floodlight Modes: Coverage and Runtime

Floodlight is the LI-2's wide beam, rated over 320 lumens at maximum, better suited to general area awareness — walking, working at close range with peripheral visibility, or lighting a small work area rather than one specific point.

• Floodlight High — over 15 hours runtime. Maximum wide-beam brightness for active close-range work.
• Floodlight Low — over 35 hours runtime. A dimmer, longer-lasting wash suited to walking, setup, or ambient task lighting.
• Floodlight Ultra-long — over 90 hours runtime. The longest-lasting mode in the range, trading brightness for maximum time between charges — the mode to pick when the shift is long and a recharge isn't an option partway through.

Pattern Memory: One Less Thing to Think About

The LI-2 recalls whichever of its 6 modes was active when it was last switched off, so it powers back on exactly where you left it rather than defaulting to one fixed setting every time. If Floodlight Low was your last mode, that's what you get next time you switch it on.

Choosing a Mode for the Job

As a rule of thumb: spotlight for anything requiring focus or distance, floodlight for anything requiring peripheral awareness or general coverage; High modes for short, demanding tasks, Low and Ultra-long modes for anything that needs to last a full shift or longer. See our LI-2 runtime and charging guide for the full battery picture across all six modes.