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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Petzl Iko Core

What HM50R V2.0 does better (1) and where Iko Core wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $60
5.1Brightness & throw5.2
4.4Battery & charging4.3

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than Iko Core?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 500 lm+40%

Why is Iko Core better than HM50R V2.0?

Iko Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output700 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g79 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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