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Fenix HL45R vs Ledlenser MH8

What HL45R does better (3) and where MH8 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $80
8.0Brightness & throw8.1
5.1Battery & charging4.8
3.8Build & durability3.1
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than MH8?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  3. Weight133 g vs 139 g+5%

Why is MH8 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 60 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm600 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—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g139 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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