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Klarus HM1 vs Silva Seek 420

What HM1 does better (2) and where Seek 420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.3
6.4Battery & charging8.3

Why is HM1 better than Seek 420?

  1. Maximum output440 lm vs 420 lm+5%
  2. Weight70 g vs 92 g+31%

Why is Seek 420 better than HM1?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 110 h+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.8
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $308.0
Light output
Maximum output440 lm420 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime70 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight70 g92 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlue
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