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Bosch Universal vs VARTA Flex

What Universal does better (1) and where Flex wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bosch Universal
Bosch · 2019Universal
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
VARTA Flex
VARTA · 2018Flex
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $9
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw2.6
6.1Build & durability6.5

Why is Universal better than Flex?

  1. RechargeableYes · Flex: No

Why is Flex better than Universal?

  1. Weight300 g vs 88 g3.4×
  2. Maximum output100 lm vs 110 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Bosch UniversalBosch Universal≈ $203.8
VARTA FlexVARTA Flex≈ $94.3
Light output
Maximum output100 lm110 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—40 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime—6 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—173 mm
Weight300 g88 g
Modes & features
Colours—Blue
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