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Ledlenser HF4R vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HF4R does better (0) and where HF8R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
6.1Brightness & throw8.6

Why is HF4R better than HF8R Core?

HF4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HF8R Core better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 1,600 lm2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 210 m+62%
  3. Maximum runtime45 h vs 90 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output650 lm1,600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime45 h90 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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