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Ledlenser W6R vs Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701

What W6R does better (1) and where SB 490-PL01#45701 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser W6R
Ledlenser · 2023W6R
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701
Wiha · 2024SB 490-PL01#45701
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw4.0
3.2Build & durability4.3

Why is W6R better than SB 490-PL01#45701?

  1. RechargeableYes · SB 490-PL01#45701: No

Why is SB 490-PL01#45701 better than W6R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser W6RLedlenser W6R≈ $503.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime6 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Submersible to—3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—97 mm
Weight364 g—
Modes & features
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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