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Klarus HL1 vs Nitecore NU45
What HL1 does better (2) and where NU45 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL1 better than NU45?
- Weight56 g vs 126 g2.2×
- Maximum runtime100 h vs 86 h+16%
Why is NU45 better than HL1?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,700 lm+42%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 172 m+38%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 7,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 125 m | 172 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 100 h | 86 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 56 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Black |
