Sigma Buster 1100 vs CatEye AMPP 800
Comparison 2026 — Bike Lights
Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Sigma Buster 1100 edges out the CatEye AMPP 800 with an overall score of 78/100 against 74/100. It scores particularly well on brightness (96/100) and battery life (62/100), 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 €74.95.
Brightness winner
Sigma Buster 1100
10% higher than its rival
Value winner
CatEye AMPP 800
6% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Sigma Buster 1100 | CatEye AMPP 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €74.95 | €44.95+67% |
| Rating | ★4.5 (1,210) | ★4.4 (3,620) |
| Overall | 78/100+5% | 74/100 |
| Lighting | ||
| Brightness | 1100 lumen+38% | 800 lumen |
| Certification | CE (geen StVZO) | — |
| Modes | 5 | 5 + Boost |
| Lens | — | Opti-Cube, met zijvensters |
| Battery | ||
| Type | USB-C Li-ion, snellaad | Micro-USB Li-ion |
| Runtime | 1,5 u (1100 lm) / 3,5 u (500 lm) | 2 u (hoog) / 9 u (eco)+33% |
| Charge time | 2,5 u | — |
| Properties | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 131 g+13% |
| Waterproof rating | IPX5+25% | IPX4 |
| Mount | Stuur + helm meegeleverd | FlexTight gereedschapsloos |
Pros and cons
Sigma Buster 1100
Pros
- 1100 lumens — enough to light pitch-black forest 50 metres ahead
- Helmet mount AND bar mount included
- USB-C fast-charge (2.5 hours empty-to-full)
- Aluminium heatsink prevents throttling on long rides
Cons
- No StVZO approval — legally dubious in the Netherlands as sole front light
- Just 1.5 hours runtime on full power
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