Noctigon KR4 vs Noctigon KR1AA
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Quick take: The Noctigon KR4 costs $7.18 less; the Noctigon KR4 is brighter (3,500 vs 1,600 lm); the Noctigon KR4 throws farther (173m vs 147m).
| Spec | Noctigon KR4 | Noctigon KR1AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $47.18 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 7,500 cd | 5,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 173m | 147m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | Nichia NTG50 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 95 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 1.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.0 in | 3.1 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 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