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Goal Zero Goal 500 vs Ledlenser IW7R

What Goal 500 does better (0) and where IW7R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Goal Zero Goal 500
Goal Zero · 2021Goal 500
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Ledlenser IW7R
Ledlenser · 2019IW7R
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw3.7
2.5Build & durability2.5

Why is Goal 500 better than IW7R?

Goal 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IW7R better than Goal 500?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser IW7RLedlenser IW7R≈ $603.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height224 mm—
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