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BioLite 425 vs Petzl Tikka Core 450

What 425 does better (0) and where Tikka Core 450 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Petzl Tikka Core 450
Petzl · 2023Tikka Core 450
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw4.6
5.8Battery & charging5.6

Why is 425 better than Tikka Core 450?

425 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Tikka Core 450 better than 425?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
  2. Maximum output425 lm vs 450 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.6
Light output
Maximum output425 lm450 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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