Bigblue AL1300WPT Tail-Switch Dive Light, 1300 Lumens, 85°

Name: Bigblue AL1300WPT 1300-Lumen Wide-Beam Dive Light with Tail Switch
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: AL1300WPT
Price: 229.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The AL1300WPT is the tail-switch version of Bigblue’s AL1300WP wide-beam light. It has the same 1300 lumens and 85° beam, but the push button sits on the tail instead of the body. Bigblue calls it ideal for helmet mounting and lists it as a photo and video light for advanced divers.

Four brightness levels run from 1300 down to 130 lumens, with burn times from 2 hours at full power to 20 hours on level I. There’s an SOS mode too. The tail button runs every mode and has a battery indicator.

A yellow filter and a red filter come in the box, along with a mounting clip, a lanyard and a 3L outdoor dry bag. Power comes from a rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery, charged with the included USB charger.

The body is anodized aluminum with a convex lens, tested to 100 meters. At 137.7 mm long and 177 g with the battery, it’s a touch longer and heavier than the body-switch AL1300WP.

Bigblue lists a SNOOT35 snoot connector, an FDK35 FluoroDive kit, an NP ball joint connector, a soft glove and a carry pouch as optional extras for it, all sold separately.

AL1300WPT light
18650 battery
USB charger
Mounting clip
Yellow filter (FILYEL35)
Red filter (FILRED35)
Lanyard
3L outdoor dry bag
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

Tail-mounted push button
The switch sits at the back of the light instead of on the body. Bigblue calls the AL1300WPT ideal for helmet mounting.
85° wide beam
1300 lumens spread across 85° lights a wide area instead of a single spot.
Four levels and SOS
Step down from 1300 to 650, 325 or 130 lumens to stretch burn time from 2 hours to 20 hours. SOS mode is there when you need to signal.
Filters in the box
A yellow filter and a red filter come with the light, along with a mounting clip, a lanyard and a 3L outdoor dry bag.
Snoot and fluoro ready
Bigblue lists the SNOOT35 snoot connector and the FDK35 FluoroDive kit as optional accessories, sold separately.
USB-rechargeable 18650
A rechargeable 18650 Li-ion cell and a USB charger come in the box. Bigblue suggests 3–4 hours to charge.

Which AL1300 wide-beam light is right for you?

All three put out 1300 lumens on four levels plus SOS, run 2 to 20 hours on an 18650 battery, are tested to 100 m and come with yellow and red filters.

AL1300WP

The 85° all-rounder with the switch on the body. Bigblue: ready for snoot, perfect for macro.

85° wide beam
Body-mounted push button
Convex lens, 126.3 mm long
162 g with battery, takes Type I heads

AL1300WPT

The same 85° beam with a tail-mounted push button. Bigblue calls it ideal for helmet mounting.

85° wide beam
Tail-mounted push button
Convex lens, 137.7 mm long
177 g with battery

AL1300XWP

The widest beam of the three. Bigblue calls it the perfect entry-level video light.

120° wide beam
Body-mounted push button
Tempered optical glass, 122.1 mm long
160 g with battery, takes Type I heads

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Helmet mounters
Photo and video divers
Advanced divers

Best for

Helmet mounting
Tail-switch control
Wide-area lighting
Snoot lighting

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
Level IV	1300 lm	2 hrs
Level III	650 lm	5 hrs
Level II	325 lm	10 hrs
Level I	130 lm	20 hrs
SOS	—	—

Burn times from Bigblue’s 2027 catalog.

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 1300 lm
Modes: 4 levels + SOS
Light source: 1 x XML LED
Power levels: 1300 · 650 · 325 · 130 lm
Filters included: Yellow (FILYEL35) and red (FILRED35)
SOS mode: Yes
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

Beam angle: 85° wide
Snoot ready: Yes, SNOOT35 sold separately

Power

Burn time: 2–20 hrs
Battery: 18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Burn time by level: 2 · 5 · 10 · 20 hrs (level IV to I)
Charger: USB charger included
Charge time: 3–4 hrs (Bigblue suggested)
Switch: Tail-mounted push button with battery indicator

Build

Casing: Anodized aluminum alloy
Front glass: Convex lens
Max depth: 100 m tested (328 ft)
Size: Dia. 35.5 x L 137.7 mm (1.4 x 5.4 in)
Weight in air: 177 g (6.2 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -88 g (-3.1 oz) with battery
Bigblue category: Advanced, photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

What’s the difference from the AL1300WP?

The switch. The AL1300WPT has a tail-mounted push button, while the AL1300WP’s is on the body. Same 1300 lumens, 85° beam and burn times. The WPT is 137.7 mm long and 177 g, the WP 126.3 mm and 162 g.

Does it come with a helmet mount?

No. Bigblue’s box list is the light, an 18650 battery, a USB charger, a mounting clip, yellow and red filters, a lanyard and a 3L dry bag.

Can I use a snoot or do fluoro?

Yes. Bigblue lists the SNOOT35 snoot connector and the FDK35 FluoroDive kit as optional accessories for the AL1300WPT, both sold separately.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 3–4 hours for the 18650 battery with the included USB charger.

Which is wider, this or the AL1300XWP?

The AL1300XWP, at 120°. It has a body-mounted button and Bigblue pitches it as an entry-level video light. The AL1300WPT’s beam is 85°.

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