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Klarus XT1C vs Nitecore MT21C

What XT1C does better (1) and where MT21C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw4.2
3.3Battery & charging9.6
8.8Build & durability7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1CMT21C
23 × 9425 × 131
XT1CMT21CDifference
Length / height94 mm131 mm−37 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm25 mm−2 mm
Weight56 g104 g−48 g

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

Why is XT1C better than MT21C?

  1. Weight56 g vs 104 g+86%

Why is MT21C better than XT1C?

  1. Maximum runtime12 h vs 700 h58.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 184 m+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime12 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm131 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm25 mm
Weight56 g104 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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