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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What Astro 300 does better (2) and where H5R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $16
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw7.9
8.2Battery & charging4.3
3.4Build & durability4.1

Why is Astro 300 better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 50 h2.8×
  2. Weight100 g vs 167 g+67%

Why is H5R Core better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 299 m5.8×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime140 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Size & weight
Weight100 g167 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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