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Fenix HM71R vs Ledlenser HF8R Signature

What HM71R does better (2) and where HF8R Signature wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $105
9.0Brightness & throw9.0
7.7Light quality2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R better than HF8R Signature?

  1. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+35%
  2. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 70+29%

Why is HF8R Signature better than HM71R?

  1. Weight208 g vs 193 g+8%
Specifications

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Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)9070
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime400 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g193 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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