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Ledlenser MH7 vs Petzl Iko Core

What MH7 does better (1) and where Iko Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH7
Ledlenser · 2018MH7
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw5.2
4.4Battery & charging4.3

Why is MH7 better than Iko Core?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is Iko Core better than MH7?

  1. Weight139 g vs 79 g+76%
  2. Charging time4 h vs 3 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH7Ledlenser MH7≈ $705.2
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time4 h3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight139 g79 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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