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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Knog Bandicoot

What Astro 300 does better (2) and where Bandicoot wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $16
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Knog Bandicoot
Knog · 2025Bandicoot
0 advantages≈ $19
3.2Brightness & throw2.8

Why is Astro 300 better than Bandicoot?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 40 m+30%
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 250 lm+20%

Why is Bandicoot better than Astro 300?

Bandicoot has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m40 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime140 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—4 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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