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Armytek Elf C1 vs Klarus HL1

What Elf C1 does better (0) and where HL1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.1

Why is Elf C1 better than HL1?

Elf C1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL1 better than Elf C1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m vs 125 m+21%
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Size & weight
Weight—56 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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