Fenix TK11R vs Klarus XT21C size comparison

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The Klarus XT21C is 1.5 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Fenix TK11R, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix TK11R · 145.5 mmKlarus XT21C · 147 mm

The Klarus XT21C is 1.5 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Fenix TK11R, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix TK11R
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Klarus XT21C
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Length145.5 mm (5.73 in)147 mm (5.79 in)+1.5 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)35 mm (1.38 in)+1 mm
Body23.5 mm (0.93 in)25 mm (0.98 in)+1.5 mm
Weight117.5 g without battery110 g listed
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A21700
Max output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Throw420 m324 m
TypeTacticalTactical
Price$86.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$104.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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TK11R vs XT21C: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix TK11R is the shorter light: 145.5 mm (5.73 in) against 147 mm (5.79 in), a difference of 1.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix TK11R is 1 mm slimmer (34 vs 35 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix TK11R: 117.5 g without battery; Klarus XT21C: 110 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Klarus XT21C is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix TK11R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK11R reaches further: 420 m vs 324 m rated throw (30% more).

Battery

The Fenix TK11R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Klarus XT21C runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK11R was $86.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Klarus XT21C $104.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix TK11R cost $18.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix TK11R if you want longer throw (420 m vs 324 m). Choose the Klarus XT21C if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 1,600 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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TK11R vs XT21C FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix TK11R or the Klarus XT21C?

The Fenix TK11R is the shorter light: 145.5 mm (5.73 in) against 147 mm (5.79 in), a difference of 1.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix TK11R is 1 mm slimmer (34 vs 35 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix TK11R: 117.5 g without battery; Klarus XT21C: 110 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix TK11R or the Klarus XT21C?

The Klarus XT21C is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix TK11R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK11R reaches further: 420 m vs 324 m rated throw (30% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix TK11R or the Klarus XT21C?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK11R was $86.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Klarus XT21C $104.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix TK11R cost $18.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix TK11R and Klarus XT21C use the same battery?

The Fenix TK11R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Klarus XT21C runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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