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BioLite 425 vs Black Diamond Deploy 325

What 425 does better (2) and where Deploy 325 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw3.4
5.2Battery & charging3.6
4.3Build & durability8.0

Why is 425 better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 30 h2×
  2. Maximum output425 lm vs 325 lm+31%

Why is Deploy 325 better than 425?

  1. Weight78 g vs 38 g2.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm325 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h30 h
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight78 g38 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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