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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Petzl Iko Core

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.3

Why is Spot 450 better than Iko Core?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—79 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlueBlack
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