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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Ledlenser H8R

What HM50R V2.0 does better (3) and where H8R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
vs
Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw7.8
4.9Battery & charging9.0
8.2Build & durability3.2
3.3Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than H8R?

  1. Weight78 g vs 159 g2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output700 lm vs 600 lm+17%

Why is H8R better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 9,900 cd3×
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 120 h2.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 199 m+73%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output700 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion—
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime42 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g159 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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