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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Ledlenser AF4R

What AlpenGlow 500 does better (0) and where AF4R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser AF4R
Ledlenser · 2024AF4R
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw9.6

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than AF4R?

AlpenGlow 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AF4R better than AlpenGlow 500?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser AF4RLedlenser AF4R≈ $1508.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Battery & charging
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Strobe—Yes
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