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Knog Bilby vs TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free

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

Knog Bilby
Knog · 2021Bilby
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $17
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TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free
TFA Dostmann · 2024Lumatec Free
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $17
4.9Brightness & throw3.3
7.0Battery & charging3.8
5.6Build & durability9.5

Why is Bilby better than Lumatec Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 50 m2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 350 lm+14%

Why is Lumatec Free better than Bilby?

  1. Weight90 g vs 72 g+25%
  2. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog BilbyKnog Bilby≈ $176.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm350 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m50 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime105 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time4 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Size & weight
Weight90 g72 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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