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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Black Diamond Deploy 325

What Astro 300-R does better (0) and where Deploy 325 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw4.0
2.8Battery & charging4.1
2.6Build & durability7.9

Why is Astro 300-R better than Deploy 325?

Astro 300-R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Deploy 325 better than Astro 300-R?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Astro 300-R: Yes
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Maximum output300 lm vs 325 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm325 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—30 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Size & weight
Weight—38 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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