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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Ledlenser MH3

What HF4R Core does better (2) and where MH3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $20
6.5Brightness & throw4.7
5.8Build & durability4.1

Why is HF4R Core better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 200 lm2.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is MH3 better than HF4R Core?

MH3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime35 h35 h
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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