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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Brennenstuhl SL 400 AF

What Storm 450 does better (2) and where SL 400 AF wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Brennenstuhl SL 400 AF
Brennenstuhl · 2021SL 400 AF
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $45
5.1Brightness & throw4.9
4.5Build & durability2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is Storm 450 better than SL 400 AF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%

Why is SL 400 AF better than Storm 450?

SL 400 AF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime175 h—
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Red
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