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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where HF8R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw8.6
4.2Battery & charging6.3
5.9Build & durability2.4

Why is HF4R Core better than HF8R Core?

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

Why is HF8R Core better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,600 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 90 h2.6×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 210 m+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime35 h90 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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