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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser MH5

What H5R Core does better (4) and where MH5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw6.8
4.8Battery & charging3.9
4.2Build & durability4.7

Why is H5R Core better than MH5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 180 m+66%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%
  3. Maximum runtime50 h vs 35 h+43%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is MH5 better than H5R Core?

  1. Weight167 g vs 94 g+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime50 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Size & weight
Weight167 g94 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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