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Loop Gear SK05 vs Wiha SB490HL01

What SK05 does better (2) and where SB490HL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
7.1Brightness & throw5.2
4.9Build & durability9.0

Why is SK05 better than SB490HL01?

  1. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 1,200 lm2.4×
  2. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than SK05?

SB490HL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—3 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Red, Black
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