It is exactly as described.  I especially like the zoom feature.  There was a noise in my backyard at night and I used the zoom feature to focus on the culprit, which was a raccoon, which I would not of been able to see with an ordinary flashlight.  I also like the convenient size.  I have seen other similar flashlights which are bulky and heavy, but this is as stated, powerful but small enough to fit in a purse.