BioLite
BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern
$79.95Cheaper
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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern is cheaper at $79.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Coleman
Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern
$99.99
Which is better: the BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern or Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern?
The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern is the cheaper at $79.95. The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern | Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $79.95 | $99.99 |
| Brand | BioLite | Coleman |
| Released | — | — |
| Max light output lumens | 500 | 800 |
| Runtime low high hr | 200 hr low / 5 hr high (plus 1 hr reserve power) | 400 hr low / 20 hr high (base with 8x D-cell batteries, all 4 panels combined) |
| Battery type capacity (mAh) | Li-ion, 6400mAh (23.6Wh) built-in | 4-8x D-cell (base, not included) + 3x AAA NiMH per detachable panel (included) |
| Rechargeable USB output | Yes - 1x USB-A 5V/2.4A power-bank output; charges via Micro-USB (5V/2A, ~3 hr) | No - battery-powered only, no USB charging or power-bank output |
| Color temperature modes | 1900K-5000K adjustable warm-to-cool white plus full RGB color mixing (ChromaReal LED, CRI 90) | Single cool-white LED per panel, no CCT/color modes; high/low per-panel settings |
| IP rating | IPX4 | Not IP-rated per manufacturer documentation |
| Weight (oz) | 13.4 | 48.8 |
| Collapsible hanging design | Fixed cylindrical body with fold-out top hanging hook and carry loop | 4 detachable panels each with hook/magnet for independent use, plus central hanging loop on the base |
Sources — BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern: bioliteenergy.com (verified 2026-08-11). Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern: coleman.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern and Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max light output lumens: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern 500 vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern 800
- Runtime low high hr: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern 200 hr low / 5 hr high (plus 1 hr reserve power) vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern 400 hr low / 20 hr high (base with 8x D-cell batteries, all 4 panels combined)
- Battery type capacity (mAh): BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern Li-ion, 6400mAh (23.6Wh) built-in vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern 4-8x D-cell (base, not included) + 3x AAA NiMH per detachable panel (included)
- Rechargeable USB output: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern Yes - 1x USB-A 5V/2.4A power-bank output; charges via Micro-USB (5V/2A, ~3 hr) vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern No - battery-powered only, no USB charging or power-bank output
- Color temperature modes: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern 1900K-5000K adjustable warm-to-cool white plus full RGB color mixing (ChromaReal LED, CRI 90) vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern Single cool-white LED per panel, no CCT/color modes; high/low per-panel settings
- IP rating: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern IPX4 vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern Not IP-rated per manufacturer documentation
- Weight (oz): BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern 13.4 vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern 48.8
- Collapsible hanging design: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Rechargeable Camping Lantern Fixed cylindrical body with fold-out top hanging hook and carry loop vs Coleman Quad Pro 800L LED Panel Lantern 4 detachable panels each with hook/magnet for independent use, plus central hanging loop on the base