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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Ledlenser Kidled4R

What HF4R Core does better (5) and where Kidled4R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
5 advantages≈ $30
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Ledlenser Kidled4R
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled4R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
5.6Brightness & throw2.1
4.2Battery & charging2.2
5.9Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Kidled4R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 40 lm12.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 25 m5.2×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · Kidled4R: No
  4. Maximum runtime35 h vs 18 h+94%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Kidled4R better than HF4R Core?

Kidled4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm40 lm
Peak beam intensity—160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m25 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime35 h18 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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