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Fenix HL45R vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HL45R does better (2) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
8.0Brightness & throw8.6
5.1Battery & charging6.3
3.8Build & durability2.4

Why is HL45R better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 210 m+5%

Why is HF8R Core better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+60%
  2. Maximum runtime54 h vs 90 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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