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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw8.6
8.2Battery & charging6.3
3.4Build & durability2.4

Why is Astro 300 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 90 h+56%

Why is HF8R Core better than Astro 300?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,600 lm5.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 210 m4×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime140 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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