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Fenix HL32R-T vs Ledlenser H8R

What HL32R-T does better (4) and where H8R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
6.7Brightness & throw7.8
7.9Battery & charging9.0
4.8Build & durability3.2
5.6Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than H8R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 600 lm+33%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  3. Weight107 g vs 159 g+49%
  4. Maximum runtime150 h vs 120 h+25%

Why is H8R better than HL32R-T?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 9,900 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 199 m+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $707.2
Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output800 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime150 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g159 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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