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Ledlenser P5R Core vs VARTA Night Cutter F20R

What P5R Core does better (4) and where Night Cutter F20R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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VARTA Night Cutter F20R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F20R
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $40
4.3Brightness & throw3.1
3.6Battery & charging3.8
7.0Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is P5R Core better than Night Cutter F20R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 147 m+70%
  2. Weight124 g vs 218 g+76%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%
  4. Maximum runtime25 h vs 22 h+14%

Why is Night Cutter F20R better than P5R Core?

Night Cutter F20R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m147 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime25 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Weight124 g218 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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