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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.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser W5R
Ledlenser · 2023W5R
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
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?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 999 lm+100%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser W5RLedlenser W5R≈ $606.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm999 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Battery & charging
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip—Yes
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