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Klarus HL1 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HL1 does better (1) and where HC60 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.8
7.5Battery & charging8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL1 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight56 g vs 140 g2.5×

Why is HC60 UHE better than HL1?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 200 h2×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 157 m+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight56 g140 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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