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Ansmann HS5R vs Fenix LD42

What HS5R does better (1) and where LD42 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ansmann HS5R
Ansmann · 2019HS5R
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HS5R better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 350 lm+14%

Why is LD42 better than HS5R?

LD42 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ansmann HS5RAnsmann HS5R≈ $554.5
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity—30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Maximum runtime—130.3 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—159.5 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—32.5 mm
Weight—99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
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