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Maglite ML300L 2D-Cell vs Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell

What ML300L 2D-Cell does better (1) and where ML300L 3 D-Cell wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML300L 2D-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML300L 2D-Cell
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML300L 3 D-Cell
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $70
3.5Brightness & throw5.8
2.2Build & durability2.1

Why is ML300L 2D-Cell better than ML300L 3 D-Cell?

  1. Weight566 g vs 748 g+32%

Why is ML300L 3 D-Cell better than ML300L 2D-Cell?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 117 h+70%
  2. Maximum output524 lm vs 625 lm+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output524 lm625 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—406 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoD
Maximum runtime69 h117 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height237 mm295 mm
Weight566 g748 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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