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BioLite 425 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core

What 425 does better (1) and where HF6R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw6.5
5.2Battery & charging5.6
4.3Build & durability5.0

Why is 425 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Weight78 g vs 126 g+62%

Why is HF6R Core better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 800 lm+88%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime60 h60 h
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2.4 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight78 g126 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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