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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Energizer Hybrid Power

What Storm 450 does better (1) and where Hybrid Power wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Energizer Hybrid Power
Energizer · 2025Hybrid Power
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw4.3
4.4Build & durability8.8

Why is Storm 450 better than Hybrid Power?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%

Why is Hybrid Power better than Storm 450?

  1. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
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)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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