Noctigon/Thrower

Noctigon K1

Name: Noctigon K1
Brand: Noctigon
Price: 95 USD
Availability: InStock

Hank's dedicated throw monster. The K1 with SBT90.2 reaches over 1.6km with a pencil beam. Running Anduril 2 with aux LEDs, it's the enthusiast thrower.

Beam profile

Pencil thrower, about 3.9° wide. A tight, far-reaching column with almost no spill.

Estimated from 2,600 lm ÷ 700,000 cd — how this works

$95

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Specifications

Output: 2600lm
Peak intensity: 700000cd
Beam distance: 1674m
Emitter: SBT90.2 6500K
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Throw
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 45 min (turbo)
Modes: Ramping + Stepped
Interface: Anduril 2
Water/dust: IP67
Dimensions: 6.8 x 2.5 in
Weight: 13.0 oz
Warranty: Manufacturer Limited

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Anduril UI Aux LEDs Waterproof (IP67+)Lockout Mode

What owners report

Noctigon K1/5 sources reviewed

Reviewers call it the best pencil-beam LED thrower with onboard charging and a 21700 — around a kilometre of reach with very little spill, exceptional build quality, and a price under $80 that makes the comparison with anything similar embarrassing. Durability draws specific praise, and the light is notably lighter than competing throwers of the same reach.

The criticisms are about fit for purpose rather than quality. The Anduril firmware is very sophisticated for a light that arguably only needs a few modes — reviewers make the point that a thrower should be simple. Charging is awkward: you unscrew the body from the head to reach the USB-C port, and you can't use the light while it's charging. At 318 grams it's heavy in the hand, though light for its class.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

How do I charge it?: By unscrewing the body from the head to expose the USB-C port. It works, but it's clumsy, and the light can't be used while charging.
Is Anduril overkill on a thrower?: Reviewers think so — a light like this is used at one or two levels. Simple UI mode hides the complexity if you'd rather not deal with it.
How does it compare to other throwers?: It's the pencil-beam benchmark with onboard charging, and lighter than most rivals at the same reach. What it gives up is spill — there's very little light outside the hotspot.
Which emitter should I choose?: The W1 for maximum throw from the smallest die; the SBT90.2 for far more lumens with a wider hotspot and much shorter runtime. They're genuinely different lights.

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