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Klarus HL1 vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HL1 does better (1) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
7.1Brightness & throw9.0
7.6Battery & charging6.9

Why is HL1 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 90 h+11%

Why is HF8R Core better than HL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 210 m+68%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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