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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser Kidled4R

What H5R Core does better (5) and where Kidled4R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser Kidled4R
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled4R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
7.9Brightness & throw2.1
4.3Battery & charging2.2
4.1Build & durability2.4

Why is H5R Core better than Kidled4R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 40 lm12.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 25 m12×
  3. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 160 cd139.7×
  4. Maximum runtime50 h vs 18 h2.8×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Kidled4R better than H5R Core?

Kidled4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output500 lm40 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m25 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Maximum runtime50 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight167 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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