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Fenix HL32R-T vs Ledlenser HF8R

What HL32R-T does better (3) and where HF8R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $90
4.6Build & durability2.8
5.7Light quality5.7

Why is HL32R-T better than HF8R?

  1. Weight107 g vs 198 g+85%
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 90 h+67%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is HF8R better than HL32R-T?

HF8R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output800 lm—
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 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 h90 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 materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g198 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedGrey, Black
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