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BioLite 425 vs Milwaukee Hl-Sf

What 425 does better (1) and where Hl-Sf wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Milwaukee Hl-Sf
Milwaukee · 2022Hl-Sf
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $55
5.2Brightness & throw5.1
4.4Build & durability2.6

Why is 425 better than Hl-Sf?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 25 h2.4×

Why is Hl-Sf better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 450 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.5
Milwaukee Hl-SfMilwaukee Hl-Sf≈ $553.9
Light output
Maximum output425 lm450 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime60 h25 h
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight78 g—
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