Material & Design | Hiking, Emergency Kits | Industry: Metal alloy (heavy, durable) ▲1 Base: Durable plastic (ISO 9001) ▲1 (40% lighter) ▲2 Advanced: Reinforced plastic + rubber coating (IEC 60068) | Base: Easier to carry; Advanced: Non-slip grip in wet conditions | Industry: 30% heavier; Advanced: Slightly bulkier |
Light Output & Color | Search & Rescue, Detection | Industry: White LED (5000K daylight) ▲1 Base: White + Red (5000K/630nm) ▲2 Advanced: UV 365nm (ASTM E313) + White + Red | Advanced: UV for blood detection (365nm); Base: Red for low-light navigation | UV requires eye protection (ANSI Z87.1); Red mode may strain night vision |
Battery & Charging | Camping, Prolonged Emergencies | Industry: Non-rechargeable AAA (IEC 60086) ▲1 Base: Rechargeable AAA + USB ▲1 (50% longer runtime) ▲2 Advanced: Solar + USB + dynamo (IEC 61960) | Advanced: 3 charging methods (solar/USB/dynamo); Base: Eliminates battery waste | Advanced: 20% longer charging time; Solar dependency on daylight |
IP Rating | Construction, Marine Ops | Industry: IP54 (dust/water ingress) ▲1 Base: IP55 (water jets) ▲1 (spray resistance) ▲2 Advanced: IP67 (submersion up to 1m for 30min, IEC 60529) | Advanced: Submersible for 30min; Base: Protected against rain/sprays | Advanced: 15% heavier; Base: Limited immersion capability |
Lighting Modes & Controls | Tactical Situations, Signaling | Industry: Single high mode ▲1 Base: High/Medium/Low ▲1 (brightness adjustment) ▲2 Advanced: Strobe + SOS + UV modes (EN 60598-2-21) | Advanced: SOS for emergencies; Base: Adjustable brightness for energy savings | Advanced: More complex interface; Strobe may disorient users |
Warranty & Support | Professional Use | Industry: 6 months ▲1 Base: 1 year ▲1 (standard coverage) ▲2 Advanced: 2 years + tech support (ISO 9001 certified) | Advanced: Priority repairs and 24/7 tech support; Base: Better than industry standard | Advanced: Higher cost; Base: No extended support |