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Ledlenser HF4R Signature vs Petzl Actik Core

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

Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw5.4
9.7Build & durability8.3

Why is HF4R Signature better than Actik Core?

  1. Weight71 g vs 88 g+24%

Why is Actik Core better than HF4R Signature?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 625 lm+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight71 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
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