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Ledlenser H5R vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What H5R does better (0) and where H5R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
8.5Brightness & throw7.9
4.1Battery & charging4.3
5.9Build & durability4.1
5.7Light quality2.7

Why is H5R better than H5R Core?

H5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is H5R Core better than H5R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 299 m+50%
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 50 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output—500 lm
Peak beam intensity—22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime45 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—167 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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