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Klarus XT1A vs VARTA Night Cutter F20R

What XT1A does better (4) and where Night Cutter F20R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1A
Klarus · 2018XT1A
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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VARTA Night Cutter F20R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F20R
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
4.5Brightness & throw3.5
3.2Battery & charging4.1
8.8Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1ANight Cutter F20R
23 × 10834 × 160
XT1ANight Cutter F20RDifference
Length / height108 mm160 mm−52 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm34 mm−11 mm
Weight62 g218 g−156 g

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

Why is XT1A better than Night Cutter F20R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 400 lm2.5×
  2. Weight62 g vs 218 g3.5×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)182 m vs 147 m+24%

Why is Night Cutter F20R better than XT1A?

  1. Maximum runtime7 h vs 22 h3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1AKlarus XT1A≈ $355.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)182 m147 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime7 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height108 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm34 mm
Weight62 g218 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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