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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Underwater Kinetics 515517

What Storm 450 does better (2) and where 515517 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Underwater Kinetics 515517
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515517
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
5.2Brightness & throw3.0
4.5Build & durability8.8

Why is Storm 450 better than 515517?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 100 lm4.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 80 m+25%

Why is 515517 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 lm100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries42
Maximum runtime175 h—
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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