Noctigon KR1 vs Acebeam E10 2.0
Quick take: The Noctigon KR1 costs $5 less; the Noctigon KR1 is brighter (1,400 vs 1,200 lm); the Acebeam E10 2.0 throws farther (715m vs 600m); the Acebeam E10 2.0 runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Noctigon KR1 | Acebeam E10 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 90,000 cd | 127,806 cd |
| Beam distance | 600m | 715m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | CR123A |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | Cree XP-LR |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 3.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.3 in | 3.5 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | 5 Year |
What owners report
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
Acebeam E10 2.0
- ✓715 m of reach from an 88 mm, 106.5-gram body
- ✓Custom TIR optic gives a clean, controlled beam with good transmission
- ✓AL6061-T6 hard-anodised, IP68 rated and drop-tested to 1.5 m
- ✓USB-C rechargeable 16340 with CR123A compatibility as a fallback
- ✓Proves the point that throw comes from optics, not lumens
- ✗Very little spill — awkward for anything at arm's length
- ✗Short runtime from a 16340 at high output
- ✗1,200 lumens is modest if you want area coverage
- ✗Low CRI, as with any throw-oriented emitter
- ✗Small cell means high output is a burst