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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser H7R

What H5R Core does better (1) and where H7R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Ledlenser H7R
Ledlenser · 2020H7R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.7
4.3Battery & charging5.2
4.1Build & durability3.7
2.7Light quality7.5

Why is H5R Core better than H7R?

  1. Weight167 g vs 281 g+68%

Why is H7R better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime50 h vs 60 h+20%
  3. Colour rendering (CRI)70 vs 90+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H7RLedlenser H7R≈ $1207.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)7090
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime50 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight167 g281 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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