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Ledlenser H15R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What H15R does better (3) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R
Ledlenser · 2020H15R
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.5
6.5Battery & charging8.5
3.7Build & durability5.8

Why is H15R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,750 lm+43%
  2. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+37%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 165 m+3%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than H15R?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 110 h+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H15RLedlenser H15R≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,750 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight413 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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