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Caterpillar CT4205 vs Petzl Iko Core

What CT4205 does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Caterpillar CT4205
Caterpillar · 2018CT4205
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw5.2
2.3Battery & charging4.3

Why is CT4205 better than Iko Core?

CT4205 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than CT4205?

  1. Maximum output380 lm vs 500 lm+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output380 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime10 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—79 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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