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Metabo PowerMaxx ULA 12 vs VARTA Flex

What PowerMaxx ULA 12 does better (1) and where Flex wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Metabo PowerMaxx ULA 12
Metabo · 2019PowerMaxx ULA 12
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
VARTA Flex
VARTA · 2018Flex
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $9
Higher score
2.1Brightness & throw2.6

Why is PowerMaxx ULA 12 better than Flex?

  1. RechargeableYes · Flex: No

Why is Flex better than PowerMaxx ULA 12?

  1. Maximum output12 lm vs 110 lm9.2×
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA FlexVARTA Flex≈ $94.3
Light output
Maximum output12 lm110 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—40 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime—6 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—173 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Colours—Blue
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