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Fenix HL32R-T vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What HL32R-T does better (3) and where H5R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
6.2Brightness & throw7.9
7.6Battery & charging4.3
4.6Build & durability4.1
5.7Light quality2.7

Why is HL32R-T better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 50 h3×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 500 lm+60%
  3. Weight107 g vs 167 g+56%

Why is H5R Core better than HL32R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 299 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 22,350 cd5.1×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime150 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g167 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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