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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Fenix HL16

What Astro 300-R does better (1) and where HL16 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw5.2
3.7Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Astro 300-R better than HL16?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 100 h+40%

Why is HL16 better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 450 lm+50%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  3. Weight100 g vs 97 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,700 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—104 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime140 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—64 mm
Body diameter / depth—48 mm
Weight100 g97 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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