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Ledlenser iH3 vs Ledlenser iH8R

What iH3 does better (0) and where iH8R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH3
Ledlenser · 2018iH3
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw7.8
2.5Build & durability3.2

Why is iH3 better than iH8R?

iH3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is iH8R better than iH3?

  1. Maximum output120 lm vs 600 lm5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 199 m+99%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 120 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH3Ledlenser iH3≈ $1103.7
Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1007.4
Light output
Maximum output120 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime60 h120 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—158 g
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