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Ledlenser H5R vs Ledlenser H8R

What H5R does better (1) and where H8R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.8Brightness & throw7.8
4.6Battery & charging9.0
5.8Build & durability3.2
5.6Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is H5R better than H8R?

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

Why is H8R better than H5R?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 120 h2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $557.9
Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output—600 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime45 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—159 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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