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Klarus HM1 vs Nitecore NU30

What HM1 does better (2) and where NU30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.8
6.4Battery & charging6.4

Why is HM1 better than NU30?

  1. Weight70 g vs 90 g+29%
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%

Why is NU30 better than HM1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 130 m+30%
  2. Maximum output440 lm vs 500 lm+14%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 97 h+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.8
Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.8
Light output
Maximum output440 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight70 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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