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Ledlenser P5R Core vs VARTA Night Cutter F30R

What P5R Core does better (2) and where Night Cutter F30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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VARTA Night Cutter F30R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F30R
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
4.3Brightness & throw5.1
3.6Battery & charging3.9
7.0Build & durability3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is P5R Core better than Night Cutter F30R?

  1. Weight124 g vs 359 g2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 24 h+4%

Why is Night Cutter F30R better than P5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 300 m+20%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m300 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 h24 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm225 mm
Head diameter / width—42 mm
Weight124 g359 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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