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Ledlenser HF8R vs Petzl Xena

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

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
3.0Build & durability3.9
5.6Light quality5.6

Why is HF8R better than Xena?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 75 h+20%

Why is Xena better than HF8R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight198 g vs 185 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $1004.3
Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output—1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h75 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—4 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight198 g185 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursGrey, Black—
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