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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Tikkid

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

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Tikkid
Petzl · 2018Tikkid
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $17
6.5Brightness & throw2.0
4.7Battery & charging8.3
5.8Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Tikkid?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 20 lm25×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 7 m18.6×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Tikkid better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 110 h3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl TikkidPetzl Tikkid≈ $174.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm20 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m7 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime35 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—80 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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