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BASEtech BT-2238078 vs VARTA Flex

What BT-2238078 does better (2) and where Flex wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BASEtech BT-2238078
BASEtech · 2021BT-2238078
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $12
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VARTA Flex
VARTA · 2018Flex
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $9
7.7Brightness & throw2.6
3.2Battery & charging2.8
5.0Build & durability6.5

Why is BT-2238078 better than Flex?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 110 lm8.2×
  2. RechargeableYes · Flex: No

Why is Flex better than BT-2238078?

  1. Weight368 g vs 88 g4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA FlexVARTA Flex≈ $94.3
Light output
Maximum output900 lm110 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—40 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime—6 h
RechargeableYesNo
Charging time7 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—173 mm
Weight368 g88 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlue
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