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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs VARTA H30R

What HF8R Core does better (3) and where H30R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $19
8.6Brightness & throw2.9
2.4Build & durability5.1

Why is HF8R Core better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 100 lm16×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 91 m2.3×
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 21 h4.3×

Why is H30R better than HF8R Core?

H30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m91 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime90 h21 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—47 g
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