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Klarus HL1 vs Nitecore NU43
What HL1 does better (1) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL1 better than NU43?
- Weight56 g vs 116 g2.1×
Why is NU43 better than HL1?
- Maximum runtime100 h vs 165 h+65%
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,400 lm+17%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 130 m+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 125 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 100 h | 165 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 56 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
