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Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash vs NEBO Galileo 500

What Lighthouse Micro Flash does better (2) and where Galileo 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash
Goal Zero · 2021Lighthouse Micro Flash
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $20
vs
NEBO Galileo 500
NEBO · 2022Galileo 500
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw6.2
6.4Battery & charging3.4
7.7Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Lighthouse Micro FlashGalileo 500
38.1 × 93185 × 107114
Lighthouse Micro FlashGalileo 500Difference
Length / height93 mm107 mm−14 mm
Head diameter / width38.1 mm185 mm−146.9 mm
Weight68 g230 g−162 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Lighthouse Micro Flash better than Galileo 500?

  1. Maximum runtime170 h vs 30 h5.7×
  2. Weight68 g vs 230 g3.4×

Why is Galileo 500 better than Lighthouse Micro Flash?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 500 lm2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output200 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerSamsung—
Number of LEDs5—
Colour temperature3,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime170 h30 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Length / height93 mm107 mm
Head diameter / width38.1 mm185 mm
Body diameter / depth—114 mm
Weight68 g230 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
ColoursSilver—
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