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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Petzl Duo S

What H15R Core does better (3) and where Duo S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $150
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Petzl Duo S
Petzl · 2018Duo S
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $240
9.4Brightness & throw8.2
7.9Battery & charging3.3
3.7Build & durability4.2

Why is H15R Core better than Duo S?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,100 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 23 h3.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 200 m+50%

Why is Duo S better than H15R Core?

Duo S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Duo SPetzl Duo S≈ $2406.5
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h23 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Weight380 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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