How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,338 models · updated Nov 10, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. H5R Core vs H8R

Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser H8R

What H5R Core does better (3) and where H8R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw7.8
4.9Battery & charging9.0
4.2Build & durability3.2
2.7Light quality5.6

Why is H5R Core better than H8R?

  1. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 9,900 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 199 m+50%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is H8R better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 120 h2.4×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
  3. Weight167 g vs 159 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime50 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Size & weight
Weight167 g159 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare