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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Nitecore Hc35

What H15R Core does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.5Brightness & throw7.5
7.9Battery & charging7.8

Why is H15R Core better than Hc35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 134 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 4,490 cd5×
  3. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+20%

Why is Hc35 better than H15R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime80 h vs 1,200 h15×
  2. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,700 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity4,800 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight380 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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