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Ledlenser iH8R vs Ledlenser iH9R

What iH8R does better (1) and where iH9R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Ledlenser iH9R
Ledlenser · 2019iH9R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $90
7.2Brightness & throw8.1
8.3Battery & charging4.8
3.0Build & durability3.1

Why is iH8R better than iH9R?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 60 h2×

Why is iH9R better than iH8R?

  1. Peak beam intensity9,900 cd vs 22,350 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 299 m+50%
  3. Weight158 g vs 139 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Ledlenser iH9RLedlenser iH9R≈ $906.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime120 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Weight158 g139 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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