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Klarus XT1C vs Ledlenser EX4

What XT1C does better (5) and where EX4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.8Score
5 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser EX4
Ledlenser · 2018EX4
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $30
4.4Brightness & throw2.2
3.5Battery & charging2.3
8.9Build & durability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1CEX4
23 × 9420 × 140
XT1CEX4Difference
Length / height94 mm140 mm−46 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm20 mm+3 mm
Weight56 g65 g−9 g

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

Why is XT1C better than EX4?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 50 lm20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 35 m5.1×
  3. Maximum runtime12 h vs 7 h+71%
  4. RechargeableYes · EX4: No
  5. Weight56 g vs 65 g+16%

Why is EX4 better than XT1C?

EX4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.8
Ledlenser EX4Ledlenser EX4≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm50 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m35 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime12 h7 h
RechargeableYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm20 mm
Weight56 g65 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackYellow
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