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KS Tools knickbar vs XCell Square

What knickbar does better (1) and where Square wins (1) — every spec side by side.

KS Tools knickbar
KS Tools · 2021knickbar
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $13
vs
XCell Square
XCell · 2024Square
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $12
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw7.5
7.1Build & durability7.8

Why is knickbar better than Square?

  1. RechargeableYes · Square: No

Why is Square better than knickbar?

  1. Maximum output150 lm vs 1,100 lm7.3×
Specifications

Side by side

XCell SquareXCell Square≈ $129.0
Light output
Maximum output150 lm1,100 lm
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime3.5 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight132 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursRed, BlackSilver, Black, Red
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