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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Nitecore HA13

What Astro 300-R does better (0) and where HA13 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2024HA13
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw3.6
2.8Battery & charging6.9
2.6Build & durability4.5

Why is Astro 300-R better than HA13?

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

Why is HA13 better than Astro 300-R?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Astro 300-R: Yes
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 350 lm+17%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $305.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,595 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight—100 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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