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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What HF4R Core does better (0) and where HA23 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.8
4.2Battery & charging6.4
5.9Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than HA23 UHE?

HF4R Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HA23 UHE better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 125 h3.6×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h125 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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