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Klarus XT1C vs VARTA Night Cutter F30R

What XT1C does better (3) and where Night Cutter F30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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VARTA Night Cutter F30R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F30R
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
4.1Brightness & throw5.1
3.3Battery & charging3.9
8.8Build & durability3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT1CNight Cutter F30R
23 × 9442 × 225
XT1CNight Cutter F30RDifference
Length / height94 mm225 mm−131 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm42 mm−19 mm
Weight56 g359 g−303 g

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

Why is XT1C better than Night Cutter F30R?

  1. Weight56 g vs 359 g6.4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 700 lm+43%

Why is Night Cutter F30R better than XT1C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 300 m+69%
  2. Maximum runtime12 h vs 24 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime12 h24 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm225 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm42 mm
Weight56 g359 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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