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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core

What Astro 300 does better (2) and where HF6R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $16
vs
Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw6.5
8.2Battery & charging5.6
3.4Build & durability5.0

Why is Astro 300 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 60 h2.3×
  2. Weight100 g vs 126 g+26%

Why is HF6R Core better than Astro 300?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 800 lm2.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime140 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—2.4 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight100 g126 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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