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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Petzl Iko Core

What Deploy 325 does better (2) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
3.4Brightness & throw5.2
3.6Battery & charging4.3

Why is Deploy 325 better than Iko Core?

  1. Weight38 g vs 79 g2.1×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Iko Core better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 500 lm+54%
Specifications

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Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output325 lm500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Weight38 g79 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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