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Ledlenser iH5R vs Petzl Iko Core

What iH5R does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
6.4Brightness & throw5.2
3.2Battery & charging4.3

Why is iH5R better than Iko Core?

iH5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than iH5R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
  2. Weight99 g vs 79 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $405.4
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight99 g79 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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