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Kerbl Headfire 280 Sensor vs Scangrip Head Lite S

What Headfire 280 Sensor does better (2) and where Head Lite S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kerbl Headfire 280 Sensor
Kerbl · 2025Headfire 280 Sensor
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $12
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Scangrip Head Lite S
Scangrip · 2024Head Lite S
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $14
5.2Brightness & throw2.4
8.8Build & durability7.5

Why is Headfire 280 Sensor better than Head Lite S?

  1. Maximum output280 lm vs 140 lm2×
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is Head Lite S better than Headfire 280 Sensor?

Head Lite S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output280 lm140 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Maximum runtime—10 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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