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Scangrip Flash Micro R vs VARTA Flex

What Flash Micro R does better (2) and where Flex wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Scangrip Flash Micro R
Scangrip · 2025Flash Micro R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $11
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VARTA Flex
VARTA · 2018Flex
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $9
2.2Brightness & throw2.6
9.5Build & durability6.5

Why is Flash Micro R better than Flex?

  1. RechargeableYes · Flex: No
  2. Weight75 g vs 88 g+17%

Why is Flex better than Flash Micro R?

  1. Maximum output75 lm vs 110 lm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA FlexVARTA Flex≈ $94.3
Light output
Maximum output75 lm110 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—40 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,000K—
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
Weight75 g88 g
Modes & features
ColoursGrey, Black, SilverBlue
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