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Ledlenser H7R Core vs Ledlenser H8R

What H7R Core does better (4) and where H8R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $70
vs
Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw7.8
6.0Battery & charging9.0
4.0Build & durability3.2
2.9Light quality5.6

Why is H7R Core better than H8R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 9,900 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 199 m+50%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is H8R better than H7R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 120 h+85%
  2. Weight258 g vs 159 g+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime65 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight258 g159 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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