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Ledlenser W2R vs NEBO inspector 500

What W2R does better (0) and where inspector 500 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser W2R
Ledlenser · 2023W2R
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ $25
vs
NEBO inspector 500
NEBO · 2023inspector 500
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw3.4
6.7Battery & charging3.7
4.8Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is W2R better than inspector 500?

W2R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is inspector 500 better than W2R?

  1. Maximum output220 lm vs 500 lm2.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser W2RLedlenser W2R≈ $255.1
Light output
Maximum output220 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—142 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time2.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height176 mm160 mm
Weight61 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackGrey, Orange
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