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Fenix HL30 vs Ledlenser iH5R

What HL30 does better (3) and where iH5R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.6Brightness & throw6.4
7.2Build & durability3.5
8.9Light quality5.7

Why is HL30 better than iH5R?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 35 h5.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Weight74 g vs 99 g+34%

Why is iH5R better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 199 m4×
  2. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 9,900 cd16×
  3. Maximum output300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $405.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Maximum runtime200 h35 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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