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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Sigma Buster 800 HL

What Astro 300-R does better (2) and where Buster 800 HL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Sigma Buster 800 HL
Sigma · 2022Buster 800 HL
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw7.8
4.8Battery & charging3.0
3.7Build & durability3.2

Why is Astro 300-R better than Buster 800 HL?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 9 h15.6×
  2. Weight100 g vs 150 g+50%

Why is Buster 800 HL better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 800 lm2.7×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · Astro 300-R: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime140 h9 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height—105 mm
Weight100 g150 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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