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Ledlenser iW5R vs Makita ML105

What iW5R does better (1) and where ML105 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iW5R
Ledlenser · 2019iW5R
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Makita ML105
Makita · 2019ML105
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $45
4.6Brightness & throw2.7
3.6Build & durability3.0

Why is iW5R better than ML105?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 190 lm+58%

Why is ML105 better than iW5R?

ML105 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iW5RLedlenser iW5R≈ $403.8
Makita ML105Makita ML105≈ $453.6
Light output
Maximum output300 lm190 lm
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Size & weight
Weight—700 g
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