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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Petzl Xena

What HF8R Core does better (3) and where Xena wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $120
9.0Brightness & throw8.2
6.8Battery & charging6.2
2.5Build & durability3.9

Why is HF8R Core better than Xena?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 170 m+24%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 75 h+20%

Why is Xena better than HF8R Core?

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

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h75 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—4 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight—185 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
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