Sigma Buster 1100 vs Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
Comparison 2026 — Bike Lights
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Sigma Buster 1100 edges out the Lezyne Strip Drive Pro with an overall score of 78/100 against 76/100. It scores particularly well on brightness (96/100) and battery life (62/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Lights.
The Lezyne Strip Drive Pro remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €34.95 versus €74.95.
Brightness winner
Sigma Buster 1100
8% higher than its rival
Value winner
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
16% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Sigma Buster 1100 | Lezyne Strip Drive Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €74.95 | €34.95+114% |
| Rating | ★4.5 (1,210) | ★4.6 (2,890) |
| Overall | 78/100+3% | 76/100 |
| Lighting | ||
| Brightness | 1100 lumen+267% | 300 lumen |
| Certification | CE (geen StVZO) | — |
| Modes | 5 | 10 (incl. steady)+100% |
| LEDs | — | 11 × COB |
| Battery | ||
| Type | USB-C Li-ion, snellaad | Micro-USB Li-ion |
| Runtime | 1,5 u (1100 lm) / 3,5 u (500 lm) | 3 u (hoog) / 30 u (eco)+100% |
| Charge time | 2,5 u | — |
| Properties | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 52 g+185% |
| Waterproof rating | IPX5 | IPX7+40% |
| Mount | Stuur + helm meegeleverd | Siliconen band (rond/aero) |
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
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- Outdated micro-USB, no USB-C