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Ledlenser HF6R Core vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HF6R Core does better (1) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
6.5Brightness & throw8.6
5.6Battery & charging6.3
5.0Build & durability2.4

Why is HF6R Core better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is HF8R Core better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,600 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 90 h+50%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime60 h90 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time2.4 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
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