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Barebones Beacon vs Ledlenser W5R

What Beacon does better (0) and where W5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Barebones Beacon
Barebones · 2023Beacon
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Ledlenser W5R
Ledlenser · 2023W5R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw9.0
7.4Battery & charging6.2
5.5Light quality4.0

Why is Beacon better than W5R?

Beacon has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is W5R better than Beacon?

  1. Maximum output220 lm vs 999 lm4.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser W5RLedlenser W5R≈ $606.4
Light output
Maximum output220 lm999 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime200 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
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