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Ledlenser H21R vs Petzl DUO RL

What H21R does better (1) and where DUO RL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H21R
Ledlenser · 2026H21R
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $470
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Petzl DUO RL
Petzl · 2022DUO RL
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $580
9.8Brightness & throw9.2
5.7Light quality5.7

Why is H21R better than DUO RL?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 2,800 lm3.2×

Why is DUO RL better than H21R?

DUO RL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H21RLedlenser H21R≈ $4709.2
Petzl DUO RLPetzl DUO RL≈ $5807.5
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—255 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,080 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime—72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—390 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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