Klarus
HC3
- Lumens
- 1 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
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Head-to-Head Comparison
Klarus HC3 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
$13.49Check Price on AmazonLast checked 4 days ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (74.2 vs 67.8)
- Everyday Carry: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (86.8 vs 83.1)
- Value: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (100.0 vs 99.2)
- Throw: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (78.2 vs 72.8)
- Flood: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (83.3 vs 78.8)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $18 | $13 |
| MSRP | $17 | $20 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 1 lm | 84 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | — | 60 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | hybrid |
| IP Rating | — | IPX4 |
| Impact Resistance | — | 1.0 m |
| ▾Physical4 | ||
| Length | — | 168 mm |
| Head Diameter | — | 23.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | — | 16.0 mm |
| Body Material | Polymer | 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 | 67.8 | 74.2 |
| EDC Score | 83.1 | 86.8 |
| Value Score | 99.2 | 100.0 |
| Throw Score | 72.8 | 78.2 |
| Flood Score | 78.8 | 83.3 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 5,661 | 4,384 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Release Year | 2,019 | 2,010 |
Our Verdict
These two are closely matched. The Klarus HC3 scores 99.2 (best for value) while the MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA scores 100.0 (best for value). Your decision should come down to which use case matters more to you.
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