Cartisan High-Beam Review | 510 Battery with Built-In Flashlight

Background

The Cartisan High-Beam is a $39 510 cart battery with one distinguishing feature: it doubles as a fully functional 1200-lumen flashlight. In this review I'll break down the design, what it's actually like to use as a battery, whether the flashlight holds up, and how it compares to a more conventional cart battery in the same price bracket.

It's available from VGEAR.com for ~$35 with code VG10, or from Vape-Smart at full retail. You can also buy directly from Cartisan's site.

Design

The High-Beam is noticeably bigger than a typical slim 510 pen — 6.1 inches long and 1.4 inches wide, which puts it closer in profile to a compact handheld flashlight than a cart battery. That size is by design: the flashlight assembly lives in the body, which requires more real estate than a standard battery. The exterior is knurled aluminum, which feels solid and grips well without being aggressive. It comes in Black, Green, and Charcoal.

The top threads into any standard 510 cart, with a soft silicone mouthpiece to pull from. An LED bar along the side communicates voltage setting and battery level. The USB-C charging port is on the bottom — cable not included, which is a minor annoyance at this price point. The body doesn't feel cheap; it's one of the better-built batteries I've handled in the sub-$40 range.

The Flashlight

Three clicks while the device is off activates the flashlight, independent of the vape controls. Three output settings: 1200 lumens on high, 600 lumens on low, and a strobe. The high setting is legitimately bright — this isn't a faint LED tacked on to justify the name. It's comparable to a dedicated small flashlight and fully usable in the dark.

Whether you'll actually use it depends on how you carry the device. If this lives in a bag, a car, or a jacket pocket, having a capable light built in is a real bonus. If it never leaves a drawer at home, it doesn't add much. The strobe is there if you need it, though it's not obvious who's reaching for that on a cart battery.

Cartridge Compatibility

The High-Beam accepts any standard 510-threaded cart and fits tanks up to 2G capacity or 18mm in diameter. That covers virtually everything on the market — standard half-gram carts, larger 1G and 2G tanks, thicker-diameter hardware. The wider body actually works in its favor here; bulkier tanks that feel awkward on a narrow pen battery sit naturally on the High-Beam.

Usage

The controls are clean and easy to learn:

• Five clicks to power on or off
• Three clicks to cycle through five voltage levels: 2.1V, 2.5V, 2.9V, 3.3V, 3.7V
• Two clicks to activate pre-heat (1.5 seconds)
• Draw activated auto-draw or button hold — switch between them in settings
• Three clicks while powered off to activate the flashlight

The five-step voltage range is genuinely useful. 2.1V–2.5V keeps things smooth for live resin and high-terpene carts where you don't want to blast the flavor. 2.9V–3.3V is a solid middle ground for most distillate. 3.7V is there for thick oils that need heat to flow. The pre-heat function is worth using with colder or thicker material — it primes the cart before you draw and reduces harsh first hits.

Performance

As a 510 battery, it delivers. Consistent voltage output across all five levels, reliable auto-draw activation, no misfires in extended use. The pre-heat function works as advertised. Nothing exceptional to report — it just works, consistently, which is what you want from a battery.

The 1500mAh capacity is the real performance story. Most 510 batteries in this price range run 350–650mAh. 1500mAh is more than double what you'd typically find at $39, and it shows in real use — you're not hunting for a USB-C cable mid-session. For anyone who vapes heavily throughout the day or uses the device without easy access to charging, that runtime difference is meaningful.

High-Beam vs. Cartisan Neo

Within the Cartisan lineup, the closest comparison is the Cartisan Neo — a conventional cart battery in the same price range:

• The Neo is significantly slimmer and more pocket-friendly. The High-Beam's larger body is the primary trade-off for everything else it offers.
• The High-Beam has a much larger battery. If runtime is your priority, it's not a close call.
• The High-Beam fits larger tanks — up to 18mm diameter and 2G carts — more comfortably than a narrow pen body does.
• The Neo doesn't have a flashlight. That's irrelevant to some users, a meaningful bonus to others.

If you want something that disappears in a pocket, the Neo is the better pick. If you want maximum battery life and a device that also functions as a real flashlight, the High-Beam is worth the extra size. Also worth looking at: the Cartisan Inspector and the Cartisan Evo if you're shopping within the brand. For a broader comparison, check our best 510 battery roundup.

Drawbacks

• Size is the biggest one. At 6.1″ × 1.4″, it doesn't slip into a small pocket the way a slim pen does. If you're prioritizing a compact, low-profile carry, there are better options.
• No USB-C cable in the box. Not a dealbreaker, but at $39 it would have been easy to include.
• Voltage presets only — five levels with LED bar indication, no temperature display. That's standard at this price, but worth knowing if you're coming from a device with more precise control.

Bottom Line

The High-Beam is a well-built 510 battery with a flashlight that's actually useful and a 1500mAh battery that outclasses the competition at this price. The trade-off is size — if you need something slim, look elsewhere. But if you want a cart battery that runs all day, fits any tank, and handles dual duty as a real light, it delivers on all of it for $39. Pick it up from VGEAR.com with code VG10 for ~$35, or browse all 510 batteries we've covered if you're still deciding.