How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,338 models · updated Nov 10, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. HX5R vs EX4

Coast HX5R vs Ledlenser EX4

What HX5R does better (3) and where EX4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Coast HX5R
Coast · 2018HX5R
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
vs
Ledlenser EX4
Ledlenser · 2018EX4
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
3.6Brightness & throw2.2
2.6Battery & charging2.3
9.1Build & durability9.6

Why is HX5R better than EX4?

  1. Maximum output340 lm vs 50 lm6.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 35 m5.1×
  3. RechargeableYes · EX4: No

Why is EX4 better than HX5R?

  1. Maximum runtime4.2 h vs 7 h+65%
  2. Weight96 g vs 65 g+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Coast HX5RCoast HX5R≈ $255.6
Ledlenser EX4Ledlenser EX4≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output340 lm50 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m35 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime4.2 h7 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height102 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width—20 mm
Weight96 g65 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlackYellow
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare