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Home/Compare/APLOS AP20 vs Klarus HM1

Head-to-Head Comparison

APLOS AP20 vs Klarus HM1

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

APLOS AP20

APLOS

AP20

82
★4.4(774)
Lumens
2,000 lm
Throw
200 m
Runtime (High)
120 min
Weight
—
Battery
26650
$29.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Klarus HM1

Klarus

HM1

67
★4.7(3,016)
Lumens
500 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
—
$20.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: APLOS AP20 (72.3 vs 62.6)
  • Everyday Carry: APLOS AP20 (81.4 vs 67.4)
  • Value: APLOS AP20 (81.9 vs 65.9)
  • Throw: APLOS AP20 (69.2 vs 67.1)
  • Flood: APLOS AP20 (80.6 vs 62.8)
Spec
APLOS AP20

APLOS AP20

2,000 lm26650
$29.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Klarus HM1

Klarus HM1

500 lm
$20.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$30$21
MSRP$30$30
▾Output & Beam6
Max Lumens2,000 lm500 lm
Sustained Lumens800 lm200 lm
Beam Distance200 m—
Beam Patternfloodflood
IP RatingIPX8IPX6
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.0 m
▾Runtime2
Runtime (High)120 min—
Runtime (500lm)180 min—
▾Physical1
Body MaterialAluminumPolymer
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type26650—
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesNo
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typesideside
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗
Battery Replaceable✓✗
Strobe Mode✗✗
Memory Mode✗✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score72.362.6
EDC Score81.467.4
Value Score81.965.9
Throw Score69.267.1
Flood Score80.662.8
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews7743,016
Amazon Rating4.44.7
Release Year2,0232,024
APLOS
$29.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Klarus
$20.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago

Our Verdict

The APLOS AP20 takes the edge with a stronger value profile (81.9 vs 67.4). It's the better pick for value use. The Klarus HM1 may still be worth considering for edc applications or if budget is a priority.

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