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Ledlenser C5R Classic vs Ledlenser C7R Classic

What C5R Classic does better (2) and where C7R Classic wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C5R Classic
Ledlenser · 2026C5R Classic
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Ledlenser C7R Classic
Ledlenser · 2024C7R Classic
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw4.0
2.6Battery & charging2.6

Why is C5R Classic better than C7R Classic?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 210 m+14%
  2. RechargeableYes · C7R Classic: No

Why is C7R Classic better than C5R Classic?

  1. Maximum output420 lm vs 1,000 lm2.4×
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 40 h2.7×
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output420 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime15 h40 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—37 mm
Weight—210 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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