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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where Buster 400 HL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw4.3
5.9Build & durability8.8

Why is HF4R Core better than Buster 400 HL?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is Buster 400 HL better than HF4R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime35 h—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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