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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser HF7R

What H5R Core does better (1) and where HF7R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Ledlenser HF7R
Ledlenser · 2026HF7R
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.2
4.3Battery & charging5.0

Why is H5R Core better than HF7R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 210 m+42%

Why is HF7R better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,200 lm2.4×
  2. Maximum runtime50 h vs 60 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF7RLedlenser HF7R≈ $907.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime50 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight167 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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