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Klarus HM1 vs Nitecore HA15 UHE

What HM1 does better (2) and where HA15 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw3.9
6.4Battery & charging7.1

Why is HM1 better than HA15 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 80 m+25%
  2. Maximum output440 lm vs 400 lm+10%

Why is HA15 UHE better than HM1?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 114 h+63%
  2. Weight70 g vs 65 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.8
Light output
Maximum output440 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime70 h114 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
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight70 g65 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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