Coast COAST - 21019 HX4 Dual-Colour LED Clip Light, 80 Lumens

At 79D × 33W × 19H mm, the Coast HX4 is a compact plastic clip light with white and red LED beams. Its two-colour design gives you a bright utility light for everyday tasks and a red beam for situations where preserving night vision matters, such as moving around after dark or signalling for help.

Clip it to a pocket or hat, or attach its magnetic base to a suitable magnetic surface. The adjustable head turns through 180 degrees, so you can direct the beam towards your work without having to reposition the whole light.

Technical overview

• Type: Dual-colour LED clip light
• Model: COAST - 21019
• Colour: Black
• Material: Plastic
• White light output: 80 lumens
• Beam distance: 13 metres
• Beam adjustment: 180 degrees
• Runtime: 3.75 hours
• Power: 2 AAA alkaline batteries, included
• Mounting: Two-way clip and magnetic tail cap
• Features: Impact-resistant and weather-resistant

The white beam provides general-purpose illumination, while the red beam is designed to reduce glare and help preserve night vision. A Quick Cycle Switch lets you move between the white and red settings using the on/off button. For a task such as checking equipment in dim conditions, the clip or magnet can hold the light in place while the rotating head directs the beam where it is needed. The light is tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards.

Practical tips

Choose the white beam for general close-up tasks and the red beam when you want to limit glare in low-light conditions or need a visible signal. The clip offers a hands-free option on clothing or a hat, the magnetic tail cap provides another way to position the light on a suitable magnetic surface. Its adjustable beam makes it easier to aim the light from either mounting position.

Buyers often praise the brightness, magnetic attachment and ease of adjusting the beam. Feedback on reliability is mixed, with some customers reporting problems, including a clip that broke during use. These comments are individual experiences rather than a measure of expected performance, but they offer useful context when considering how you plan to carry and mount the light.

Who it’s for

The HX4 suits people who want a small light that can be clipped on or positioned magnetically, rather than a torch that must be held throughout a task. Its white-and-red beams are useful for everyday illumination as well as low-light situations where reducing glare is important. The magnetic base and rotating head also make it practical for hands-free work when there is a suitable surface nearby.

Two AAA alkaline batteries are included, so the light can be put to use without first sourcing its power supply. For a simple carry light, the clip gives you a convenient way to keep it close at hand, for a fixed task, the magnet and adjustable head help direct the beam without holding it.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Coast HX4 if you value flexible positioning as much as the light itself. Its combination of a two-way clip, magnetic tail cap and 180-degree beam adjustment gives you several ways to place and aim it, while the separate white and red lighting options cover general utility and glare-conscious use. It’s a practical fit for hands-free everyday lighting, especially when you want both beam colours in one compact clip light.