Noctigon KR4 vs Noctigon KR1
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Quick take: The Noctigon KR4 is brighter (4,500 vs 1,400 lm); the Noctigon KR1 throws farther (600m vs 205m).
| Spec | Noctigon KR4 | Noctigon KR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $55 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 4,500 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 10,500 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 205m | 600m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.0 in | 4.5 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Manufacturer Limited |
What owners report
Noctigon KR4
- ✓95 CRI emitter option gives about the best colour rendering available
- ✓Anduril firmware with full configurability
- ✓Extensive customisation — emitter, tint, materials and switch
- ✓Excellent value, performance and build quality together
- ✓Arrives well packed with a handwritten note recording your emitter choice
- ✗Quality-control issues that reviewers say still affect the model
- ✗No onboard charging — a separate lithium-ion charger is required
- ✗No magnetic base
- ✗Ordering means a small-batch enthusiast supplier, not a retailer
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are steep for a first enthusiast light
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