Noctigon K1 vs Noctigon M44 Meteor
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Quick take: The Noctigon M44 Meteor costs $6.319999999999993 less; the Noctigon M44 Meteor is brighter (9,520 vs 1,500 lm).
| Spec | Noctigon K1 | Noctigon M44 Meteor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95 | $88.68 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Flooder |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 9,520 lm |
| Candela | 600,000 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 1549m | |
| Runtime | 45 min (turbo) | |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Osram CULPM1.TG (W2.2) 6000K | 16x Luminus SST-20 6500K |
| Beam type | Throw | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 13.0 oz | 12.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.8 x 2.5 in | 4.2 x 2.3 in |
| Warranty | 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