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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Ledlenser MH5

What H15R Core does better (4) and where MH5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $150
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Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
9.4Brightness & throw6.2
7.5Battery & charging3.2
3.6Build & durability4.4

Why is H15R Core better than MH5?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 400 lm6.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 180 m+66%
  3. Maximum runtime80 h vs 35 h2.3×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is MH5 better than H15R Core?

  1. Weight380 g vs 94 g4×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Size & weight
Weight380 g94 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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