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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Ledlenser MH8

What H5R Core does better (1) and where MH8 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.1
4.3Battery & charging4.8
4.1Build & durability3.1
2.7Light quality5.7

Why is H5R Core better than MH8?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is MH8 better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
  2. Weight167 g vs 139 g+20%
  3. Maximum runtime50 h vs 60 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 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)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Maximum runtime50 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Size & weight
Weight167 g139 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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