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Fenix HL45R vs Ledlenser H7R Core

What HL45R does better (1) and where H7R Core wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $70
8.0Brightness & throw8.7
5.1Battery & charging5.4
3.8Build & durability3.7
5.7Light quality3.0

Why is HL45R better than H7R Core?

  1. Weight133 g vs 258 g+94%

Why is H7R 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. Maximum runtime54 h vs 65 h+20%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 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
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 h65 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 g258 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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