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Ledlenser HF4R vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What HF4R does better (2) and where HF4R Core wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $30
6.1Brightness & throw5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 500 lm+30%
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 35 h+29%

Why is HF4R Core better than HF4R?

HF4R Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output650 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime45 h35 h
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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