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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Petzl Tactikka Core

What H5R Core does better (3) and where Tactikka Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
7.9Brightness & throw4.2
4.1Build & durability4.3

Why is H5R Core better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 90 m3.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Tactikka Core better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 130 h2.6×
  2. Weight167 g vs 78 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Maximum runtime50 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight167 g78 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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