Skip to content

Noctigon K1 vs Noctigon DM1.12

Quick take: The Noctigon K1 costs $33.629999999999995 less; the Noctigon DM1.12 is brighter (4,500 vs 1,500 lm); the Noctigon K1 throws farther (1549m vs 716m).

SpecNoctigon K1Noctigon DM1.12
Price$95$128.63
Rating——
TypeThrowerThrower
Lumens1,500 lm4,500 lm
Candela600,000 cd128,000 cd
Beam distance1549m716m
Runtime45 min (turbo)
Battery2170021700
LEDOsram CULPM1.TG (W2.2) 6000KLuminus SBT90.2 + 12x Nichia NTG35
Beam typeThrowThrow
ModesRamping + SteppedRamping + Stepped
UIAnduril 2Anduril 2
IP ratingIP67IP67
CRI7070
Weight13.0 oz6.1 oz
Dimensions6.8 x 2.5 in4.7 x 2.5 in
WarrantyManufacturer Limited—

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