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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Nitecore HA13 (2023)

What HF4R Core does better (2) and where HA13 (2023) wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
0 advantages
5.6Brightness & throw4.4

Why is HF4R Core better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 350 lm+43%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 120 m+8%

Why is HA13 (2023) better than HF4R Core?

HA13 (2023) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime35 h—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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