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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs VARTA H30R

What HF4R Core does better (4) and where H30R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $19
5.6Brightness & throw2.9
5.9Build & durability5.1

Why is HF4R Core better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 100 lm5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 91 m+43%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  4. Maximum runtime35 h vs 21 h+67%

Why is H30R better than HF4R Core?

H30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m91 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime35 h21 h
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—47 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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