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Fenix HL32R-T vs Ledlenser EXH8

What HL32R-T does better (4) and where EXH8 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser EXH8
Ledlenser · 2021EXH8
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $70
6.2Brightness & throw3.8
4.6Build & durability2.4

Why is HL32R-T better than EXH8?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 180 lm4.4×
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 15 h10×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 120 m+10%

Why is EXH8 better than HL32R-T?

EXH8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Ledlenser EXH8Ledlenser EXH8≈ $703.6
Light output
Maximum output800 lm180 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime150 h15 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedYellow, Black
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