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Ledlenser H15R vs Nitecore Hc35

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

Ledlenser H15R
Ledlenser · 2020H15R
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw7.5
6.5Battery & charging7.8

Why is H15R better than Hc35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 134 m+27%
  2. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+20%

Why is Hc35 better than H15R?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 1,200 h17.1×
  2. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,700 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H15RLedlenser H15R≈ $1308.0
Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
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 runtime70 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Charging time5.5 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight413 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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