Klarus
E5
- Lumens
- 470 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- 45 min
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$14.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
Klarus E5 vs MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
MagLite
Mini LED 2-Cell AA
- Lumens
- 84 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- AA
$21.01Check Price on AmazonLast checked yesterday
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: Klarus E5 (51.8 vs 50.1)
- Everyday Carry: Klarus E5 (63.8 vs 57.8)
- Value: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (65.8 vs 64.9)
- Throw: Klarus E5 (53.8 vs 52.7)
- Flood: Klarus E5 (59.0 vs 55.7)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $15 | $21 |
| MSRP | $15 | $20 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 470 lm | 84 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 200 lm | 60 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | hybrid |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.0 m |
| ▾Runtime1 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 45 min | — |
| ▾Physical4 | ||
| Length | — | 168 mm |
| Head Diameter | — | 23.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | — | 16.0 mm |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | — | AA |
| Charging | usb-c | none |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | No | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | side | twist |
| 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 | 50.1 |
| EDC Score | 63.8 | 57.8 |
| Value Score | 64.9 | 65.8 |
| Throw Score | 53.8 | 52.7 |
| Flood Score | 59.0 | 55.7 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 1,954 | 4,396 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Release Year | 2,023 | 2,010 |
Our Verdict
These two are closely matched. The Klarus E5 scores 64.9 (best for value) while the MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA scores 65.8 (best for value). Your decision should come down to which use case matters more to you.
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