Noctigon K1 vs Acebeam L19 2.0
Quick take: The Acebeam L19 2.0 costs $10 less; the Noctigon K1 is brighter (2,600 vs 2,200 lm); the Noctigon K1 throws farther (1674m vs 1442m); the Noctigon K1 runs longer on high (45 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Noctigon K1 | Acebeam L19 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,600 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Candela | 700,000 cd | 520,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1674m | 1442m |
| Runtime | 45 min (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | SBT90.2 6500K | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 13.0 oz | 8.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.8 x 2.5 in | 6.1 x-2.0 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | 5 Year |
What owners report
Noctigon K1
- ✓Around a kilometre of throw with very little wasted spill
- ✓Extremely well built with durability reviewers single out
- ✓Under $80 for performance that costs far more elsewhere
- ✓Lighter than competing throwers of similar reach
- ✓Anduril with the full Hank emitter menu
- ✗You must unscrew the body from the head to reach the charging port
- ✗Can't be used while charging
- ✗Anduril is more firmware than a thrower needs
- ✗318 grams is heavy in the hand
- ✗Very little spill makes it awkward for anything close up
Acebeam L19 2.0
- ✓High sustained output where competing throwers fall away
- ✓Hotspot stays usable at close range, unlike many pure throwers
- ✓Improved circuit gives better regulation over time than the original L19
- ✓IP68 to five metres — beyond typical for the class
- ✓Includes a belt holster that actually fits, which aftermarket ones don't
- ✗The side switch is hard to locate by feel in the dark
- ✗Top-heavy because of the large TIR optic in the head
- ✗Independent operation of the two switches isn't an upgrade for everyone
- ✗Large and not remotely pocketable
- ✗Low CRI, as any Osram-based thrower is