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Fenix HM70R vs Ledlenser HF8R Signature

What HM70R does better (0) and where HF8R Signature wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $105
8.0Brightness & throw9.0
6.5Build & durability6.7
3.4Light quality2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than HF8R Signature?

HM70R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HF8R Signature better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Weight206 g vs 193 g+7%
Specifications

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Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 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-ion—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g193 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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