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Fenix HM70R vs Ledlenser iH8R

What HM70R does better (2) and where iH8R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $100
8.0Brightness & throw7.2
6.5Battery & charging8.3
6.5Build & durability3.0

Why is HM70R better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 600 lm2.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is iH8R better than HM70R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 199 m+7%
  2. Weight206 g vs 158 g+30%
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 120 h+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 9,900 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime100 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g158 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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