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Fenix HM70R vs Ledlenser H15R Core

What HM70R does better (3) and where H15R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $150
8.0Brightness & throw9.4
6.5Battery & charging7.5
6.5Build & durability3.6
3.4Light quality3.0

Why is HM70R better than H15R Core?

  1. Weight206 g vs 380 g+84%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 80 h+25%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is H15R Core better than HM70R?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 22,350 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 299 m+61%
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,500 lm+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g380 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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