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BioLite 425 vs Ledlenser HF4R Signature

What 425 does better (0) and where HF4R Signature wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw6.0
4.3Build & durability9.7

Why is 425 better than HF4R Signature?

425 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HF4R Signature better than 425?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output425 lm vs 600 lm+41%
  3. Weight78 g vs 71 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm600 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime60 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight78 g71 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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