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Armytek Elf C2 vs Klarus HL1

What Elf C2 does better (0) and where HL1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C2
Armytek · 2025Elf C2
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw7.1

Why is Elf C2 better than HL1?

Elf C2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL1 better than Elf C2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)105 m vs 125 m+19%
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,200 lm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)105 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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