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Ledlenser H5 Core vs Ledlenser iH5R

What H5 Core does better (0) and where iH5R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5 Core
Ledlenser · 2021H5 Core
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $40
6.1Brightness & throw7.1
5.6Light quality5.6

Why is H5 Core better than iH5R?

H5 Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is iH5R better than H5 Core?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 35 h+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 199 m+24%
  3. Maximum output350 lm vs 400 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $406.0
Light output
Maximum output350 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime20 h35 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—99 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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