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BioLite 425 vs Petzl Actik Core

What 425 does better (1) and where Actik Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.4
5.2Battery & charging5.0
4.3Build & durability8.3

Why is 425 better than Actik Core?

  1. Weight78 g vs 88 g+13%

Why is Actik Core better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 625 lm+47%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight78 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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