CatEye AMPP 800 vs Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
Comparison 2026 — Bike Lights
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Lezyne Strip Drive Pro edges out the CatEye AMPP 800 with an overall score of 76/100 against 74/100. It scores particularly well on brightness (88/100) and battery life (78/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Lights.
The CatEye AMPP 800 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €44.95 versus €34.95.
Brightness winner
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
2% higher than its rival
Value winner
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
10% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | CatEye AMPP 800 | Lezyne Strip Drive Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €44.95 | €34.95+29% |
| Rating | ★4.4 (3,620) | ★4.6 (2,890) |
| Overall | 74/100 | 76/100+3% |
| Lighting | ||
| Brightness | 800 lumen+167% | 300 lumen |
| Lens | Opti-Cube, met zijvensters | — |
| Modes | 5 + Boost | 10 (incl. steady)+100% |
| LEDs | — | 11 × COB |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Micro-USB Li-ion | Micro-USB Li-ion |
| Runtime | 2 u (hoog) / 9 u (eco) | 3 u (hoog) / 30 u (eco)+50% |
| Properties | ||
| Weight | 131 g | 52 g+152% |
| Waterproof rating | IPX4 | IPX7+75% |
| Mount | FlexTight gereedschapsloos | Siliconen band (rond/aero) |
Pros and cons
CatEye AMPP 800
Pros
- 800 lumens with Opti-Cube lens — even beam, no dark spots
- Side windows in the housing make you visible at junctions
- FlexTight bracket clamps tool-free onto any bar diameter
- Boost mode: tap for 10 sec of extra light when obstacles pop up
Cons
- No StVZO approval — beam may dazzle oncoming traffic
- Micro-USB instead of USB-C
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
Pros
- 300 lumens — brightest rear light in its price bracket
- 10 modes including a steady mode that's road-legal in the NL
- Daytime Flash visible up to 800 m
- Aluminium housing with silicone strap lasts for years
Cons
- Beam is mostly rearward — less side visibility than the Knog Cobber Big
- Outdated micro-USB, no USB-C