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Knog Bilby 400 vs Petzl Actik

What Bilby 400 does better (2) and where Actik wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Knog Bilby 400
Knog · 2022Bilby 400
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Actik
Petzl · 2022Actik
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw5.4
7.4Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is Bilby 400 better than Actik?

  1. Runtime at maximum output300 min vs 120 min2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime105 h vs 100 h+5%

Why is Actik better than Bilby 400?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 115 m+15%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 450 lm+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog Bilby 400Knog Bilby 400≈ $306.1
Petzl ActikPetzl Actik≈ $306.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output300 min120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs53
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime105 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—98 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
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