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Ledlenser HF4R vs Petzl Actik Core

What HF4R does better (2) and where Actik Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw5.4

Why is HF4R better than Actik Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
  2. Maximum output650 lm vs 625 lm+4%

Why is Actik Core better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 100 h2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output650 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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