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Kask KL1 vs Nitecore NU45

What KL1 does better (0) and where NU45 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kask KL1
Kask · 2025KL1
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.8Build & durability7.4

Why is KL1 better than NU45?

KL1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU45 better than KL1?

NU45 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kask KL1Kask KL1≈ $70
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output—1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—86 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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