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Fenix HL45R vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What HL45R does better (3) and where H5R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
8.0Brightness & throw7.9
5.1Battery & charging4.3
3.8Build & durability4.1
5.7Light quality2.7

Why is HL45R better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×
  2. Weight133 g vs 167 g+26%
  3. Maximum runtime54 h vs 50 h+8%

Why is H5R Core better than HL45R?

  1. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 22,350 cd+85%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 299 m+36%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 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
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g167 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, BlackBlack
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