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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core

What Storm 450 does better (2) and where HF6R Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.5
9.0Battery & charging5.6
4.4Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is Storm 450 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime175 h vs 60 h2.9×
  2. Weight120 g vs 126 g+5%

Why is HF6R Core better than Storm 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 800 lm+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime175 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—2.4 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g126 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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