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Klarus HM1 vs Nitecore NU20

What HM1 does better (2) and where NU20 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
6.1Score
3 advantages
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw4.7
6.3Battery & charging5.1

Why is HM1 better than NU20?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 500 mAh3.6×
  2. Maximum output440 lm vs 360 lm+22%

Why is NU20 better than HM1?

  1. Weight70 g vs 38 g+84%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 109 m+9%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 97 h+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.9
Light output
Maximum output440 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh500 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight70 g38 g
Modes & features
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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