Emisar D3AA vs Noctigon KR1AA size comparison
The Noctigon KR1AA is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 2.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 3 g lighter (without battery).
The Noctigon KR1AA is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 2.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 3 g lighter (without battery).
Dimensions
| Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ | Noctigon KR1AA Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 79.8 mm (3.14 in)+0.8 mm |
| Head / width | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 21.8 mm (0.86 in)−2.2 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 17.7 mm (0.70 in)−1.3 mm |
| Weight | 36 g without battery | 33 g without battery−3 g |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | — | — |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | intl-outdoor.com sourced |
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D3AA vs KR1AA: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 79.8 mm (3.14 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Noctigon KR1AA is 2.2 mm slimmer (21.8 vs 24 mm). The Noctigon KR1AA is 3 g lighter (33 g vs 36 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
Output for the Emisar D3AA depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $11.37 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Noctigon KR1AA if you want a slimmer profile (2.2 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Noctigon KR1AA is ahead or level everywhere; the Emisar D3AA makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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D3AA vs KR1AA FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D3AA or the Noctigon KR1AA?
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 79.8 mm (3.14 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Noctigon KR1AA is 2.2 mm slimmer (21.8 vs 24 mm). The Noctigon KR1AA is 3 g lighter (33 g vs 36 g, without battery).
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D3AA or the Noctigon KR1AA?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $11.37 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D3AA and Noctigon KR1AA use the same battery?
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Emisar D3AA: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $35.81 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Noctigon KR1AA: specs from Noctigon product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $47.18 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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