Klarus
E5
- Lumens
- 470 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- 45 min
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$14.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
Klarus E5 vs Klarus HC3
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
Klarus
HC3
- Lumens
- 100 lm
- Throw
- 15 m
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$16.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: Klarus E5 (51.8 vs 51.7)
- Everyday Carry: Klarus E5 (63.8 vs 63.0)
- Value: Klarus HC3 (74.8 vs 64.9)
- Throw: Klarus HC3 (55.4 vs 53.8)
- Flood: Klarus HC3 (59.8 vs 59.0)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $15 | $17 |
| MSRP | $15 | $17 |
| ▾Output & Beam7 | ||
| Max Lumens | 470 lm | 100 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 200 lm | — |
| Peak Candela | — | 56 cd |
| Beam Distance | — | 15 m |
| Beam Pattern | flood | flood |
| IP Rating | IP65 | — |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | — |
| ▾Runtime1 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 45 min | — |
| ▾Physical1 | ||
| Body Material | Aluminum | Polymer |
| ▾Battery & Charging5 | ||
| Charging | usb-c | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | No | No |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | side | side |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | — |
| Waterproof | ✓ | — |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 51.8 | 51.7 |
| EDC Score | 63.8 | 63.0 |
| Value Score | 64.9 | 74.8 |
| Throw Score | 53.8 | 55.4 |
| Flood Score | 59.0 | 59.8 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 1,954 | 5,484 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Release Year | 2,023 | 2,019 |
Our Verdict
The Klarus HC3 leads here with a higher value score (74.8 vs 64.9). Choose it for value tasks. The Klarus E5 is still solid for value and offers better value.
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