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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Ledlenser iH8R

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (4) and where iH8R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
6.4Brightness & throw7.2
8.8Battery & charging8.3
8.1Build & durability3.0

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 120 h2.5×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Weight99 g vs 158 g+60%

Why is iH8R better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 9,900 cd+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 199 m+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime300 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g158 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYes—
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