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Magicshine ALLTY 1200 vs Lezyne Macro Drive 1400+

Two front lights for riders who need real road or gravel illumination. Magicshine wins on price, while Lezyne brings the higher-output front-and-rear bundle.

Quick picks for different riders

Riders who need a main beam after dark

It depends on your priorities. Compare listed output and runtime for the mode you use; lumen figures alone do not establish beam quality.

Road riders who specifically want rear-traffic radar alerts

It depends on your priorities. Neither listing identifies a radar product.

Commuters planning a full visibility setup

It depends on your priorities. Check whether the exact offer is a front light, rear light, or set and what it includes.

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At a glance

Product details for Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light and Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set
DetailMagicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike LightMacro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set
CategoryLightsLights
LevelThe listing does not state an experience level; its product type is front-headlight.The listing does not state an experience level; its product type is front-headlight.
Key featuresOutput: 1200 lumens; Runtime: up to 12 h; Battery: 4200 mAh; Charging: USB-C; Waterproofing: IPX7; Mount: Garmin-style quarter-turnLumens Output: 1400; Runtime Hours: 3-300 (Femto mode); Charging: USB-C, 2A fast charging; Mount Type: handlebar (GoPro-compatible); Ipx Rating: IPX7; Weight Grams: 165
What is includedThe catalog does not itemize box contents beyond the named product. Check the exact offer for included hardware or accessories.The catalog does not itemize box contents beyond the named product set. Check the exact offer for included hardware or accessories.
Best forThe catalog’s fit/use note: A strong value front light for commuters and gravel riders who want a shaped beam and long low-mode runtime without paying premium-light prices.The catalog’s fit/use note: Front-and-rear set: Macro Drive 1400+ front light with Tri-Focus Optics and Strip Drive 400+ rear light.
Main drawbackFit/use caveat recorded in the catalog: A strong value front light for commuters and gravel riders who want a shaped beam and long low-mode runtime without paying premium-light prices.Fit/use caveat recorded in the catalog: Front-and-rear set: Macro Drive 1400+ front light with Tri-Focus Optics and Strip Drive 400+ rear light.

Specs and included items reflect the cited product listings; check the seller page for current package details.

Head-to-head criteria

Listed outputDepends
Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Lightoutput: 1200 lumens
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Setlumens output: 1400
Listed runtimeDepends
Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Lightruntime: up to 12 h
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Setruntime hours: 3-300 (Femto mode)
Radar functionDepends
Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike LightNot specified in catalog entry
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light SetNot specified in catalog entry
Mount, charging, or water ratingDepends
Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Lightcharging: USB-C
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Setcharging: USB-C, 2A fast charging
Current catalog priceOption A
Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light$79.99
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set$154.99

Meet the two options

Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light
Option A

Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light

Magicshine · Front Headlight

The catalog lists Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light with output: 1200 lumens; runtime: up to 12 h; battery: 4200 mAh; charging: USB-C.

  • Output: 1200 lumens
  • Runtime: up to 12 h
  • Battery: 4200 mAh
  • Charging: USB-C
  • Waterproofing: IPX7
  • Mount: Garmin-style quarter-turn
Sizing: A strong value front light for commuters and gravel riders who want a shaped beam and long low-mode runtime without paying premium-light prices.
MSRP: $60-70 · Amazon ~$79.99
Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set
Option B

Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set

Lezyne · Front Headlight

The catalog lists Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set with lumens output: 1400; runtime hours: 3-300 (Femto mode); charging: USB-C, 2A fast charging; mount type: handlebar (GoPro-compatible).

  • Lumens Output: 1400
  • Runtime Hours: 3-300 (Femto mode)
  • Charging: USB-C, 2A fast charging
  • Mount Type: handlebar (GoPro-compatible)
  • Ipx Rating: IPX7
  • Weight Grams: 165
Sizing: Front-and-rear set: Macro Drive 1400+ front light with Tri-Focus Optics and Strip Drive 400+ rear light.
MSRP: $99-129 · Amazon ~$154.99

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Final verdict

Choose by the job first. Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light is listed at output: 1200 lumens with runtime: up to 12 h, while Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set lists lumens output: 1400 and runtime hours: 3-300 (femto mode). Check whether each product is a front beam, rear lamp, radar unit, or set; those roles can complement rather than replace one another. Catalog prices are $79.99 and $154.99. They do not prove beam quality or value per use. BikeSize did not measure brightness, runtime, mounting, or visibility, so this is a use-case comparison based on public product information.

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How we compared them

This comparison uses public manufacturer and product-listing details recorded for Magicshine ALLTY 1200 Bike Light and Macro Drive 1400+ / Strip Drive 400+ Light Set in the BikeSize accessory catalog, including stated specifications, fit/use notes, and catalog prices. Claims are public evidence, not independent results. BikeSize did not buy, wear, ride, install, or hands-on test either product and conducted no comparative lab or performance testing.

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