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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser Neo9R

What Astro 300 does better (0) and where Neo9R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $16
vs
Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw7.7

Why is Astro 300 better than Neo9R?

Astro 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Neo9R better than Astro 300?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,200 lm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $508.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime140 h—
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—5.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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