Black Diamond Astro 250 vs Petzl Tikkina 250 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Black Diamond
Petzl
Product name
Astro 250
Tikkina 250
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Only differences
Luminosity
Brightness, max.
Brightness, max.
250 Lumen
Brightness, max.
250 Lumen
Luminous range, max.
Luminous range, max.
36 m
Luminous range, max.
60 m
Functions
Light levels
Light levels
1
Light levels
3
Focusable
Focusable
No
Focusable
No
Dimmable
Dimmable
Yes
Dimmable
No
Lamp tiltable
Lamp tiltable
Yes
Lamp tiltable
Yes
Flashing light
Flashing light
Yes
Flashing light
No
Light colors
Rotes Licht
Rotes Licht
No
Rotes Licht
No
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
200,0 hours
Battery life
120,0 hours
Battery
Battery
AAA
Battery
AAA
Number of batteries
Number of batteries
3
Number of batteries
3
Rechargeable via USB
Rechargeable via USB
No
Rechargeable via USB
Optional
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX4
Special features
Taillight
Taillight
No
Taillight
No
Loop over head
Loop over head
No
Loop over head
No
App
Available
Available
No
Available
No

Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Black Diamond Astro 250* and Petzl Tikkina 250* headlamps.

Luminosity and luminous range

You can find the specification of lumens on as good again good flashlight. The value is identical for both sitrn lamps from the comparison with 250 Lumen. The more lumens a flashlight offers, the brighter it can shine.

Thus, more lumens means a higher maximum luminosity. Based on the values, the Black Diamond Astro 250 and Petzl Tikkina 250 do not differ in maximum luminosity. Outdoors, more brightness is often handy. When running in the city, this can sometimes be disadvantageous, since the brightness can also dazzle.

The Petzl Tikkina 250* offers more in maximum luminous range. It can shine up to 36 m. The Petzl Tikkina 250 manages a maximum of 60 m in distance.

The values here come from information and tests of the manufacturers. With unknown dealers, also called China dealers, the data can often not be correct.

The focus of the light cone cannot be freely adjusted in either model. Partially, however, the focus changes with the different fixed light levels.

The luminous intensity is freely dimmable only for the Black Diamond Astro 250. However, the luminosity can also vary by the different levels.

Red light and further light colors

Neither headlamp provides red light. The red light is used for night vision among other things to see better. Also to not be seen by wildlife or when fishing and not to scare off is the red light advantageous.

Besides red and white, some models offer other colors. These are usually for better night vision as well. The Black Diamond Astro 250 and Petzl Tikkina 250 both have no other colors.

Batterie und Akkulaufzeit

Both lamps are powered by 3 x AAA batteries. With a maximum burn time of Black Diamond Astro 250, the headlamp is ahead of the Petzl Tikkina 250. The latter can shine for a maximum of 120,0 hours. The maximum operating time is always specified at the lowest power.

For many headlamps there are also special rechargeable batteries from the manufacturer to use the lamps longer. However, normal rechargeable batteries can also be used.

Which headlamp is lighter?

Which lamp is weatherproof?

The headlamps from the comparison both have IP certification. There is no difference at this point. Both are certified with IPX4. The first digit stands for protection against dust and dirt. If there is an X in this position, this is not rated. The maximum possible value is 6. The second digit stands for protection against water and moisture. Here the maximum is 9.

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