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Klarus XT1C vs RovyVon S3

What XT1C does better (2) and where S3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
RovyVon S3
RovyVon · 2021S3
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw6.5
3.3Battery & charging5.2
8.8Build & durability5.7

Why is XT1C better than S3?

  1. Weight56 g vs 78 g+39%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is S3 better than XT1C?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+80%
  2. Maximum runtime12 h vs 22 h+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
RovyVon S3RovyVon S3≈ $356.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs13
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime12 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm—
Head diameter / width23 mm—
Weight56 g78 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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