While there is no shortage of good quality, good value flashlight options, finding an electrical lantern is more difficult.
That void was filled, though not completely, by the Sofirn BLF LT1. If you like their flashlights, you'll like the lantern.
But, it's not perfect. The metal construction and resulting weight makes it more of a camp lantern than a backpacking lantern. And, being derived from the Q8 soda can light, it's a bit tall as well. And for some, the lack of a red mode is an omission.
That said, there aren't many alternatives to a well-made, rechargeable lantern with good run times, high-CRI, tint ramping, and on-board bi-directional charger. It also runs Anduril firmware, but I'm not a member of that cult who believe that it is the be all/end all, and everything must have it.
A lot of people may scoff at a ~$60-70 lantern as well, but considering the few alternatives, the LT1 has become popular for good reason, and just a lot of hype from the crowd.
Sofirn also recently introduced a little brother, the LT1S, which is quite different internally, more compact, and a single-cell light. Those who have them seem to like them, but it has yet to generate the same enthusiasm. I think it's a good start, but lacks the same level of value.
Since you've caught the bug, I hope your SO is the understanding type.