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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Nitecore HA15 UHE

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where HA15 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw3.5
8.2Battery & charging7.0
3.4Build & durability6.6

Why is Astro 300 better than HA15 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 114 h+23%

Why is HA15 UHE better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 80 m+54%
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
  3. Weight100 g vs 65 g+54%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime140 h114 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight100 g65 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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