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Klarus HM1 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic
What HM1 does better (1) and where NU20 Classic wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Brightness & throw4.4
6.4Battery & charging6.5
Why is HM1 better than NU20 Classic?
- Maximum output440 lm vs 360 lm+22%
Why is NU20 Classic better than HM1?
- Weight70 g vs 38 g+84%
- Maximum runtime70 h vs 97 h+39%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 440 lm | 360 lm |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 100 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 70 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx6 |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 70 g | 38 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Black |









