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BioLite 425 vs Black Diamond Sprinter 500

What 425 does better (2) and where Sprinter 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond · 2021Sprinter 500
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
4.7Brightness & throw3.8
5.2Battery & charging3.4

Why is 425 better than Sprinter 500?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 28 h2.1×
  2. Weight78 g vs 105 g+35%

Why is Sprinter 500 better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 500 lm+18%
Specifications

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BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—52 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime60 h28 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight78 g105 g
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