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Klarus FlatTac X2 vs Loop Gear SK05

What FlatTac X2 does better (1) and where SK05 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus FlatTac X2
Klarus · 2026FlatTac X2
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw6.5

Why is FlatTac X2 better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,850 lm+5%

Why is SK05 better than FlatTac X2?

  1. RechargeableNo · FlatTac X2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—480 h
RechargeableNoYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
ColoursBlack—
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