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Klarus HM1 vs Nitecore HA13

What HM1 does better (4) and where HA13 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2024HA13
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
5.0Brightness & throw3.6
6.4Battery & charging6.9

Why is HM1 better than HA13?

  1. Maximum output440 lm vs 350 lm+26%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 80 m+25%
  3. Weight70 g vs 100 g+43%
  4. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%

Why is HA13 better than HM1?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 160 h2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.8
Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $305.5
Light output
Maximum output440 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,595 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight70 g100 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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