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KS Tools knickbar vs VARTA Flex

What knickbar does better (2) and where Flex wins (2) — every spec side by side.

KS Tools knickbar
KS Tools · 2021knickbar
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $14
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VARTA Flex
VARTA · 2018Flex
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $9
2.8Brightness & throw2.6
2.9Battery & charging2.8
8.0Build & durability6.5

Why is knickbar better than Flex?

  1. Maximum output150 lm vs 110 lm+36%
  2. RechargeableYes · Flex: No

Why is Flex better than knickbar?

  1. Maximum runtime3.5 h vs 6 h+71%
  2. Weight132 g vs 88 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA FlexVARTA Flex≈ $94.3
Light output
Maximum output150 lm110 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—40 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime3.5 h6 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—173 mm
Weight132 g88 g
Modes & features
ColoursRed, BlackBlue
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