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Klarus XT1C vs VARTA Night Cutter F20R

What XT1C does better (4) and where Night Cutter F20R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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VARTA Night Cutter F20R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F20R
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
4.1Brightness & throw3.1
3.3Battery & charging3.8
8.8Build & durability3.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1CNight Cutter F20R
23 × 9434 × 160
XT1CNight Cutter F20RDifference
Length / height94 mm160 mm−66 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm34 mm−11 mm
Weight56 g218 g−162 g

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

Why is XT1C better than Night Cutter F20R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 400 lm2.5×
  2. Weight56 g vs 218 g3.9×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 147 m+21%

Why is Night Cutter F20R better than XT1C?

  1. Maximum runtime12 h vs 22 h+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m147 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime12 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm34 mm
Weight56 g218 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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