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Klarus GL2
The Klarus GL2 is a pistol-mounted LED weapon light rated at 1,000 lumens and 1,722 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 14 yards and visual impairment out to 2 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It carries an integrated green aiming laser. It runs on Lithium Ion and is rechargeable. It weighs 2.89 oz in a body 2.28 inches long. Measured against the 148 weapon lights in the index, it lands about in the middle for output (1,000 lumens), among the least intense 10 percent for beam intensity (1,722 candela), in the lightest quarter for weight (2.89 oz), and in the least expensive quarter for price ($100). It is one of 70 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class. The closest listed comparison is Klarus GL5, the same brand's light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class.
| Series | GL |
| Light Color | White |
| Emitter Type | LED |
| Lumens | 1000 |
| Candela | 1722 |
| Laser | Green |
| Effective PID Distance (yds) | 14 |
| Max Effective PID Distance (yds) | Under 20 |
| Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 2 |
| Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | Under 5 |
| Form Factor | Pistol |
| Battery | Lithium Ion |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Weight (oz) | 2.89 |
| Length (in) | 2.28 |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Average Price | $100 |
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