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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What Astro 300-R does better (1) and where HF4R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw6.5
4.8Battery & charging4.6
3.7Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is Astro 300-R better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 35 h4×

Why is HF4R Core better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
  2. USB-C chargingNo · Astro 300-R: Yes
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime140 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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