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Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe vs Klarus XT1C

What WF05E Intrinsically Safe does better (2) and where XT1C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.3Brightness & throw4.4
9.5Build & durability8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

WF05E Intrinsically SafeXT1C
19 × 134.514.923 × 94
WF05E Intrinsically SafeXT1CDifference
Length / height134.5 mm94 mm+40.5 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm23 mm−4 mm
Weight37 g56 g−19 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is WF05E Intrinsically Safe better than XT1C?

  1. Maximum runtime80 h vs 12 h6.7×
  2. Weight37 g vs 56 g+51%

Why is XT1C better than WF05E Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output85 lm vs 1,000 lm11.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m vs 178 m3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.8
Light output
Maximum output85 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity730 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m178 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion
Maximum runtime80 h12 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134.5 mm94 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm23 mm
Body diameter / depth14.9 mm—
Weight37 g56 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Colours—Black
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