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Klarus XT1A vs Ledlenser EX4

What XT1A does better (4) and where EX4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1A
Klarus · 2018XT1A
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser EX4
Ledlenser · 2018EX4
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $30
4.5Brightness & throw2.2
3.2Battery & charging2.3
8.8Build & durability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1AEX4
23 × 10820 × 140
XT1AEX4Difference
Length / height108 mm140 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm20 mm+3 mm
Weight62 g65 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is XT1A better than EX4?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 50 lm20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)182 m vs 35 m5.2×
  3. RechargeableYes · EX4: No
  4. Weight62 g vs 65 g+5%

Why is EX4 better than XT1A?

EX4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1AKlarus XT1A≈ $355.9
Ledlenser EX4Ledlenser EX4≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm50 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)182 m35 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries12
Maximum runtime7 h7 h
RechargeableYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height108 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm20 mm
Weight62 g65 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackYellow
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