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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser MH3

What Astro 300 does better (2) and where MH3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $16
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Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $20
2.7Brightness & throw4.1
3.4Build & durability3.8

Why is Astro 300 better than MH3?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 35 h4×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 200 lm+50%

Why is MH3 better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 130 m2.5×
  2. Weight100 g vs 92 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.1
Light output
Maximum output300 lm200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime140 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight100 g92 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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