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Ledlenser iH8R vs Ledlenser MH8

What iH8R does better (1) and where MH8 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
7.8Brightness & throw8.6
9.0Battery & charging5.4
3.2Build & durability3.4

Why is iH8R better than MH8?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 60 h2×

Why is MH8 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≈ $1007.4
Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime120 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Weight158 g139 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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