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Knog Bilby 400 vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What Bilby 400 does better (1) and where HF4R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Knog Bilby 400
Knog · 2022Bilby 400
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.6
7.1Battery & charging4.2
4.2Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is Bilby 400 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime105 h vs 35 h3×

Why is HF4R Core better than Bilby 400?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 130 m+30%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog Bilby 400Knog Bilby 400≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m130 m
Runtime at maximum output300 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime105 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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