BioLite
BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern
$79.95
Best Camping Lanterns · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black Diamond Moji R+ Rechargeable Lantern is cheaper at $49.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
BioLite
$79.95
Black Diamond
$49.95Cheaper
The Black Diamond Moji R+ Rechargeable Lantern wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Black Diamond Moji R+ Rechargeable Lantern is the cheaper at $49.95. The Black Diamond Moji R+ Rechargeable Lantern both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $79.95 | $49.95 |
| Brand | BioLite | Black Diamond |
| Released | — | — |
| Max light output lumens | 500 | 200 |
| Runtime low high hr | 200 hr low / 5 hr high (plus 1 hr reserve power) | 16 hr low / 2-3 hr high (approx., per manufacturer lowest-setting burn-time spec) |
| Battery type capacity (mAh) | Li-ion, 6400mAh (23.6Wh) built-in | Li-ion, 1500mAh built-in |
| Rechargeable USB output | Yes - 1x USB-A 5V/2.4A power-bank output; charges via Micro-USB (5V/2A, ~3 hr) | No power-bank output; recharges via integrated Micro-USB port |
| Color temperature modes | 1900K-5000K adjustable warm-to-cool white plus full RGB color mixing (ChromaReal LED, CRI 90) | Full-spectrum RGB color mixing plus warm-white campfire flicker mode |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 (stormproof) |
| Weight (oz) | 13.4 | 6 |
| Collapsible hanging design | Fixed cylindrical body with fold-out top hanging hook and carry loop | Compact fixed globe body with 4 embedded magnets for mounting; no fold-out hook |
Sources — BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern: bioliteenergy.com (verified 2026-08-11). Black Diamond Moji R+ Rechargeable Lantern: blackdiamondequipment.com (verified 2026-08-11).
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