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Loop Gear SK05 vs Velamp ST096

What SK05 does better (1) and where ST096 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Velamp ST096
Velamp · 2026ST096
0 advantages≈ $65
4.6Build & durability6.1

Why is SK05 better than ST096?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is ST096 better than SK05?

ST096 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm—
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—4 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Colours—Red, Black
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