NEBO Slim Mini 250 Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight
Our Slim Mini flashlight packs 250 lumens into a design barely thicker than a marker. We built it for people who need real light output without pocket bulk—commuters, technicians, nurses, and anyone tired of fumbling with disposable batteries in the dark.
We machine the Slim Mini body from aircraft-grade aluminum and finish it with Type-III hard anodizing—the same process used on climbing carabiners and weapon mounts. The anodized layer resists scratches from keys, coins, and concrete drops better than painted or powder-coated finishes.
Brightness modes & runtime
High mode: 250 lumens
The Slim Mini throws 250 lumens for ninety minutes on a full charge. That’s enough to light up a standard two-car garage from the back wall, or illuminate a hiking trail thirty feet ahead. We designed this mode for short tasks—inspecting wiring behind a panel, reading labels in a dim stockroom, or crossing a parking lot at night.
Low mode: 30 lumens
Low mode outputs 30 lumens for six hours. This setting works for reading in a tent, walking a dog on neighborhood streets, or checking on sleeping kids without waking them. The lower output also conserves battery when you need light all evening but don’t need to spotlight anything.
USB-C charging & battery care
We include a 12-inch USB-C cable with every Slim Mini. Plug it into any USB wall adapter, laptop port, or car charger—the internal circuitry accepts 5V input and automatically stops charging when the battery reaches full capacity. A full charge takes two hours from empty.
The red charging LED glows solid while power flows, then turns off when the cycle completes. We recommend charging the light after every few uses rather than waiting for the battery to drain completely—lithium-ion cells last longer when you keep them between 20% and 80% capacity.
Slim Mini specs & construction
Compact rechargeable lights for everyday carry
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NEBO Slim Mini flashlight questions
The Slim Mini runs for 90 minutes on high mode at 250 lumens, or up to 6 hours on low mode at 30 lumens. Runtime depends on which brightness setting you use—most people get three to four days of typical use before needing to recharge.
The internal lithium-ion battery holds its charge well when stored. If you fully charge the light and leave it in a drawer for a month, it will still have roughly 85% capacity when you pull it out.
The Slim Mini carries an IP54 rating, which means it’s dust-resistant and protected against water splashes from any direction. You can use it in rain or rinse it under a faucet to clean mud off, but it’s not submersible.
The USB-C port has a silicone cover that seals the charging contacts from moisture. Make sure the cover snaps fully shut before exposing the light to water.
The battery is not user-replaceable. We sealed the battery compartment to achieve the IP54 water resistance rating. The internal lithium-ion cell is rated for 500 charge cycles, which translates to approximately three to five years of regular use before capacity drops noticeably.
If you need a light with swappable batteries, our Redline series uses standard 18650 cells that you can replace yourself.
The Slim Mini ships with a wrist lanyard pre-installed but does not include a pocket clip in the box. We sell a stainless steel clip as a separate accessory that slides over the tail cap and locks into the knurling grooves.
Many users carry the light loose in a pocket or bag since it’s compact enough not to shift around. The magnetic tail cap also lets you stick it to a belt buckle or metal bag loop as a makeshift attachment point.
The Slim Mini produces a focused beam with an effective range of about 50 feet—enough to identify objects clearly at that distance or light up a room corner to corner. The beam pattern is a balanced mix of spot and flood, so you get a bright center hotspot with enough peripheral spill to see your footing.
For longer beam throw, consider the Slim 1200, which pushes light out to 120 feet with a tighter focus.
Press the tail cap button once to turn the light on in high mode. Press again to cycle to low mode. A third press turns the light off. There’s no strobe or SOS mode—just two brightness levels and off.
The mode memory is instant, so if you turn off the light while in low mode, it comes back on in low mode next time. This prevents you from accidentally blinding yourself when you expect dim light.
Yes, you can use the Slim Mini while it charges. Plug in the USB-C cable and press the tail cap button as normal—the light operates in either mode while the battery draws power. This is useful if you need continuous light for an extended task and don’t want to wait for a full charge cycle.
The charging LED stays lit while power flows, even if you’re using the light. Charging time may extend slightly if you run the light on high mode during the charge cycle.