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Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell vs Maglite ML300LX-S2016

What ML300L 3 D-Cell does better (3) and where ML300LX-S2016 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML300L 3 D-Cell
3.9Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Maglite ML300LX-S2016
Maglite · 2019ML300LX-S2016
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw4.6
2.4Build & durability2.3

Why is ML300L 3 D-Cell better than ML300LX-S2016?

  1. Maximum runtime117 h vs 69 h+70%
  2. Maximum output625 lm vs 524 lm+19%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)406 m vs 366 m+11%

Why is ML300LX-S2016 better than ML300L 3 D-Cell?

  1. Weight748 g vs 566 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output625 lm524 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)406 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryDD
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime117 h69 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height295 mm230 mm
Head diameter / width—57 mm
Weight748 g566 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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