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Klarus HL1 vs Wiha 500lm

What HL1 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw6.3

Why is HL1 better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 500 lm2.4×

Why is 500lm better than HL1?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $659.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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