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Fenix HL30 vs Ledlenser H7R Core

What HL30 does better (2) and where H7R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
2.6Brightness & throw8.7
7.2Build & durability3.7
8.9Light quality3.0

Why is HL30 better than H7R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 65 h3.1×
  2. Weight74 g vs 258 g3.5×

Why is H7R Core better than HL30?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,000 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 299 m6×
  3. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 22,350 cd36×
Specifications

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Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime200 h65 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g258 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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