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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Ledlenser H15R Core

What Astro 300-R does better (0) and where H15R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw9.4
2.8Battery & charging7.9
2.6Build & durability3.7

Why is Astro 300-R better than H15R Core?

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

Why is H15R Core better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 2,500 lm8.3×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 4,800 mAh3.2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Size & weight
Weight—380 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Colours—Black
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