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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Silva Runner Free

What Storm 450 does better (3) and where Runner Free wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
5.3Brightness & throw4.5
9.2Battery & charging6.4
4.6Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Storm 450 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum runtime175 h vs 70 h2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 80 m+25%
  3. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%

Why is Runner Free better than Storm 450?

  1. Weight120 g vs 55 g2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries43
Maximum runtime175 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g55 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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