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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser HF4R

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where HF4R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw6.1

Why is Astro 300 better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 45 h3.1×

Why is HF4R better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 130 m2.5×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 650 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm650 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime140 h45 h
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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