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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Ledlenser ML4

What AlpenGlow 500 does better (1) and where ML4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser ML4
Ledlenser · 2020ML4
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw5.3

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than ML4?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 300 lm+67%

Why is ML4 better than AlpenGlow 500?

ML4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser ML4Ledlenser ML4≈ $507.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm300 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime—40 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height—96.5 mm
Weight—71 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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