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Princeton Tec

Byte BYTE

Compact 200-lumen 3xAAA headlamp with red and white modes for camping, hiking, and night reading. IPX4 water resistance and lightweight design from a trusted American outdoor headlamp brand.

Best for EDC200 lmIPX4

Amazon: 4.6/5 (646 ratings)

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Score: 60.4

Best for EDC

$30.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 8h ago
MSRP: $30.99
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Verdict

Strengths

  • Insufficient data for assessment

Trade-offs

  • No lockout mode to prevent accidental activation
  • No pocket clip included
  • No built-in charging — external charger required

Score Breakdown

Our algorithm scores every flashlight across six profiles. Select a profile to see which metrics drive the result. How we score →

Overall score

Buyer trust, value, raw performance, and build quality.

55.6
Amazon TrustCombines Amazon star rating (4.6/5) with review volume (646 ratings). A 4.9 with few reviews scores lower than a 4.6 with thousands — quality and confidence both matter.
Amazon Trust35%Buyer social proof from Amazon — 60% star rating + 40% review volume. High stars with few reviews score lower than solid ratings with lots of buyers.69
Star Rating60%4.6 / 573
Review Volume40%646 ratings63
Value25%How much performance you get per dollar.52
Performance Blend55%18
Max Lumens40%200 lm18
Price45%$30.9993
Performance25%Blend of lumens, candela, throw distance, and high-mode runtime.18
Max Lumens35%200 lm18
Durability15%IP waterproof rating and impact resistance.36 / 10036

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Performance

Max Lumens200
Sustained Lumens100
Candela—
Beam Distance—
Beam Patternflood
CRI—
Turbo Stepdown—

Hardware

BatteryAAA
Rechargenone
ReplaceableYes
LED—
Weight—
Length—
Head—

Features

IP RatingIPX4
Impact Resist.1.0m
MaterialPolymer
StrobeNo
LockoutNo
MemoryNo
Magnetic TailNo

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Common Questions

Is the Princeton Tec Byte waterproof?
Yes, the Princeton Tec Byte has a IPX4 waterproof rating, making it suitable for use in rain and wet conditions.
What battery does the Princeton Tec Byte use?
The Princeton Tec Byte uses AAA batteries.
How bright is the Princeton Tec Byte?
The Princeton Tec Byte produces up to 200 lumens on its highest mode.

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