Orcatorch D920: A Powerful, Handheld Primary

Brighten your underwater adventures with the ORCATORCH D920, a high-performance, handheld primary dive light designed for serious divers who want to avoid umbilical canister dive lights like our best-seller Orcatorch D630 V2. It is more in the league of the handheld version of the Shark Artemis Dive Light we reviewed previously. 

This cordless light delivers a turbo-power 5000-lumen output with a focused 9° beam that slices through murky depths. Its 6500K colour temperature mimics natural daylight, offering a clear, true-to-life underwater view.

Featuring four brightness modes with burn times ranging from 1.5 to 35 hours, the D920 optimises light usage for various diving situations at depths of down to 150m. It is crafted for technical and serious recreational divers who demand the finest underwater illumination.

As with all Orcatorch products, this handheld, cordless primary dive light has been meticulously designed to provide outstanding performance and reliability in the most demanding underwater environments.

With a range of impressive features that rival those of costlier high-end handheld primary lights, the dependable Orcatorch D920 dive light is an excellent choice for your next underwater adventure at a reasonable price point. 

One of the standout features of the Orcatorch D920 is its impressive maximum brightness of 5000 lumens. This intense “Turbo” mode guarantees that even the darkest corners underwater are illuminated with unparalleled clarity.

Weighing only 340 g underwater (730g on the surface) with a diameter of around 6cm and a length of just under 17cm, the amount of power and brightness this torch offers is stunning.

The four lighting modes of the Orcatorch D920, from Turbo at 5000 lumens to Low at 350 lumens, not only offer outstanding burn times but also enable you to adjust the output based on diving conditions.

• Turbo mode: 5000 lumens burn time 1h 30mins
• High mode: 2400 lumens burn time 4h 25mins (Ideal for standard use)
• Mid mode: 850 lumens burn time 10h 20mins
• Low mode: 350 lumens burn time 35h

The torch's 9º focused beam provides precise and concentrated light, making it perfect for technical divers. Whether navigating narrow underwater passages, diving in dark depths, or examining intricate marine life in shallower waters, the concentrated beam ensures nothing is overlooked.

Despite a school of thought defining a magnetic switch as less reliable than a twist-on-off system, most high-end primary torches incorporate the ease of magnetic control without any failure.

The Orcatorch D920 features a uniquely designed waterproof magnetic switch at the tail end of the torch that is easy to access and operate, allowing divers to concentrate on their dives without distractions.

This switch governs the torch's variable light modes and includes a locking function to avert accidental activation. It can be activated effortlessly with minimal force or movement. Holding it for five seconds will either lock or unlock the dive light.

The D920 switch system also includes a Mode Memory Function. It turns off when the switch is pressed for one second in any of the four brightness modes. It will automatically revert to the previous brightness level when switched back on.

Thanks to the built-in power monitor LED, you will always know how much battery life is left during your dives. And if you miss the Red warning showing less than 30% is left, the torch will automatically go to low power mode at 5% - providing enough light to come out of a dive. 

While all burn times depend on ambient conditions such as water temperature as well as the health of the battery (and we have not tested it ourselves!) Orcatorch states that the -5% "Emergency Lighting" will automatically activate with 350 lumens of brightness and offer a runtime of approximately 2 hours.  

Diving is about exploration, and the Orcatorch D920 is engineered to withstand even the most challenging depths. Its 150-metre depth rating makes it suitable for deep diving and ensures the torch maintains its performance and integrity during daily dives to recreational depths.

Divers can depend on the D920 to deliver consistent and powerful illumination, no matter how shallow or deep they venture.

Colour temperature plays a crucial role in the performance of dive lights underwater. The Orcatorch D920 features a colour temperature of 6500K, closely resembling natural daylight. Consequently, colours appear more vivid and lifelike, enhancing the diving experience. 

Divers can expect to witness the underwater world in all its splendour, with accurate colour representation regardless of depth.