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Ledlenser H7R Core vs Ledlenser MH8

What H7R Core does better (3) and where MH8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.1
5.4Battery & charging4.8
3.7Build & durability3.1
3.0Light quality5.7

Why is H7R Core better than MH8?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Maximum runtime65 h vs 60 h+8%

Why is MH8 better than H7R Core?

  1. Weight258 g vs 139 g+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 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
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime65 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Size & weight
Weight258 g139 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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