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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where Lumatec Free wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free
TFA Dostmann · 2024Lumatec Free
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $17
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.8
8.2Battery & charging3.8
3.4Build & durability9.4

Why is Astro 300 better than Lumatec Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 50 m+4%

Why is Lumatec Free better than Astro 300?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 350 lm+17%
  3. Weight100 g vs 72 g+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm350 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m50 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight100 g72 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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