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Fenix HP16R vs Ledlenser iH8R

What HP16R does better (4) and where iH8R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
8.6Brightness & throw7.2
8.4Battery & charging8.3

Why is HP16R better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 600 lm2.1×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 120 h2.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 199 m+28%
  4. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 9,900 cd+64%

Why is iH8R better than HP16R?

  1. Weight216 g vs 158 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g158 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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