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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What HM50R V2.0 does better (3) and where H5R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $70
5.9Brightness & throw8.4
4.9Battery & charging4.9
8.2Build & durability4.2
3.3Light quality2.7

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than H5R Core?

  1. Weight78 g vs 167 g2.1×
  2. Maximum output700 lm vs 500 lm+40%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is H5R Core better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 299 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 22,350 cd6.8×
  3. Maximum runtime42 h vs 50 h+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output700 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime42 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g167 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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