Noctigon K1 vs Noctigon KR1
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Quick take: The Noctigon KR1 costs $40 less; the Noctigon K1 is brighter (2,600 vs 1,400 lm); the Noctigon K1 throws farther (1674m vs 600m); the Noctigon K1 runs longer on high (45 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Noctigon K1 | Noctigon KR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95 | $55 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,600 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 700,000 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1674m | 600m |
| Runtime | 45 min (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | SBT90.2 6500K | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 13.0 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.8 x 2.5 in | 4.5 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Manufacturer 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
Noctigon KR1
- ✓Throws exceptionally well for a pocket-sized light
- ✓Stainless steel bezel — professional-looking and far tougher than aluminium
- ✓Threads and o-rings properly greased from the factory
- ✓Wide emitter and colour-bin choice
- ✓Light enough that owners actually carry it, unlike heavier alternatives
- ✗The default clip is too roomy for daily carry — swap for the KR4 deep-carry clip
- ✗No USB charging; a dedicated lithium-ion charger is required
- ✗Steep pricing for the format
- ✗Small-batch enthusiast supply rather than retail availability
- ✗Little spill, as with any thrower