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Ledlenser C3R Classic vs Ledlenser C5R Classic

What C3R Classic does better (0) and where C5R Classic wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C3R Classic
Ledlenser · 2025C3R Classic
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $25
vs
Ledlenser C5R Classic
Ledlenser · 2026C5R Classic
4.2Score
4 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw4.1
2.1Battery & charging3.0

Why is C3R Classic better than C5R Classic?

C3R Classic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is C5R Classic better than C3R Classic?

  1. Maximum output140 lm vs 420 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)40 m vs 240 m6×
  3. Maximum runtime6 h vs 15 h2.5×
  4. RechargeableNo · C3R Classic: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output140 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity—14,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)40 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime6 h15 h
RechargeableNoYes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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