IP Rating | Rainy camping, Outdoor events | Industry: IP30 (dust protection only) Base: IP44 (▲▲) Advanced: IP65 (▲▲▲) (IP65: Protected against water jets) | Waterproof/dustproof for harsh environments Advanced: Survives rain showers | Advanced: Higher cost due to sealed construction |
Material | Adventure sports, Heavy-duty use | Industry: Plastic (lightweight) Base: Aluminum Alloy (▲▲) Advanced: Anodized Aluminum + Carbon (▲▲▲) (MIL-A-8625 Type III corrosion resistance) | Durable against impacts and corrosion Advanced: Military-grade durability | Base: Heavier than plastic Advanced: Complex manufacturing adds cost |
Brightness (Lumens) | Night hiking, Emergency lighting | Industry: 150-200 lm Base: 300 lm (▲▲) Advanced: 500 lm (▲▲▲) (3W COB LED = 300+ lm) | Outperforms standard lights for large areas Advanced: Floods dark trails | Advanced: Faster battery drain Base: Sufficient for most camping needs |
Battery Life | Multi-day camping, Extended use | Industry: 8-10 hours Base: 12 hours (▲▲) Advanced: 24 hours (▲▲▲) (Built-in 4000mAh Li-ion) | Extended runtime without recharging Advanced: Full-day autonomy | Advanced: Larger battery increases weight Base: Compact size |
LED Lifespan | Long-term project use, Commercial ops | Industry: 25,000 hours Base: 50,000 hours (▲▲) Advanced: 100,000 hours (▲▲▲) (COB LED array meets IEC 62717) | Reduced replacement frequency Advanced: 11 years of daily use | Advanced: Premium chip cost inflates price |
Weight (g) | Backpacking, Portable setups | Industry: 350g+ Base: 250g (▲▲) Advanced: 200g (▲▲▲) (Aluminum + ABS composite) | Easier to carry than standard models Advanced: Ultra-light for hiking | Advanced: Sacrifices some material strength Base: Balances weight/durability |