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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Ledlenser W5R
What AlpenGlow 500 does better (0) and where W5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Brightness & throw8.6
Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than W5R?
AlpenGlow 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is W5R better than AlpenGlow 500?
- Maximum output500 lm vs 999 lm+100%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 999 lm |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 80 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Body material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |








