Goal Zero Torch 500 Multi-purpose light
Description
Spotlight and Floodlight Modes
The Torch 500 combines a focused spotlight for viewing objects at a distance with a broad floodlight for illuminating rooms, campsites, and work areas. Each light has low, medium, and high settings, and both can operate together when wider, brighter illumination is needed.
Practical uses include:
- Lighting rooms during power outages
- Camping and roadside emergencies
- Vehicle and household preparedness kits
- Outdoor maintenance and temporary work areas
- Charging a phone or headlamp when other power is unavailable
Weather-Resistant Construction
An IP67 rating protects the Torch 500 against dust, sand, and debris. It can also withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water for at least 30 minutes, making it suitable for wet outdoor conditions and emergency storage.
USB and Solar Recharging
The light can be fully recharged from a USB source in approximately four hours. Its integrated 1.2W monocrystalline solar panel provides an independent charging option, though a complete recharge requires approximately 23–46 hours of suitable sunlight.
For faster solar charging, the Torch 500 can connect to a compatible Goal Zero panel such as the Nomad 10, which can recharge it in approximately 4–6 hours under favorable conditions.
Backup USB Power
The internal 18.7Wh lithium-ion battery supplies power to the lights and supports USB charging for small electronic devices. A regulated USB-A output provides up to 10.5W for phones, headlamps, and similar equipment.
Simultaneous charging and discharging are supported, allowing the Torch 500 to provide light or USB power while connected to a charging source.
Adjustable Runtime
Runtime varies according to the selected light and brightness level. Either the spotlight or floodlight can operate for up to 50 hours on low. With both lights at maximum brightness, runtime is approximately two hours.
Technical Specifications
Power
- USB-C input: 5V, up to 1A / 5W
- USB-A output: 5V, up to 2.1A / 10.5W, regulated
- Integrated solar panel output: 1.2W
- Solar cell type: Monocrystalline
- Simultaneous charging and discharging: Yes
- USB recharge time: 4 hours
- Goal Zero Nomad 10 recharge time: 4–6 hours
- Integrated solar panel recharge time: 23–46 hours
Brightness
- Maximum combined brightness: 500 lumens
- Spotlight, high: 300 lumens
- Spotlight, medium: 150 lumens
- Floodlight, high: 300 lumens
- Floodlight, medium: 150 lumens
- Both lights, high: 500 lumens
- Both lights, medium: 250 lumens
- Spotlight color temperature: 3,000K
- Floodlight color temperature: 3,500K
- Brightness settings: Low, medium, and high
Dimensions
- 22.4 × 5.6 × 3.6 cm / 8.8 × 2.2 × 1.4 in.
Weight
- 363 g / 12.8 oz
Durability
- Ingress protection: IP67
- Dust protection: Dust-tight
- Water protection: Submersible in up to 1 meter of water for at least 30 minutes
- Operating temperature: 0–40°C / 32–104°F
Included
- Goal Zero Torch 500 Multi-Purpose Light
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- User guide
Battery
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion NMC
- Battery capacity: 18.7Wh
- Rated capacity: 5,200 mAh at 3.6V
- Battery lifecycle: Hundreds of cycles
- Recommended storage charging interval: Every 3–6 months
Additional
- Runtime
- Spotlight, low: 50 hours
- Spotlight, medium: 7.5 hours
- Spotlight, high: 3.5 hours
- Floodlight, low: 50 hours
- Floodlight, medium: 7 hours
- Floodlight, high: 3 hours
- Both lights, medium: 4.5 hours
- Both lights, high: 2 hours





























































