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Klarus HM1 vs TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free

What HM1 does better (4) and where Lumatec Free wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HM1
Klarus · 2024HM1
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $25
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TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free
TFA Dostmann · 2024Lumatec Free
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $17
5.0Brightness & throw3.3
6.4Battery & charging4.0

Why is HM1 better than Lumatec Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 50 m2×
  2. Maximum output440 lm vs 350 lm+26%
  3. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+50%
  4. Weight70 g vs 72 g+3%

Why is Lumatec Free better than HM1?

Lumatec Free has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HM1Klarus HM1≈ $255.8
Light output
Maximum output440 lm350 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m50 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight70 g72 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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