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Ledlenser W5R
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Ledlenser W5R

Ledlenser W5R is a lantern released in 2023. Key specs: maximum output 999 lm, water protection (IPx) IPx4.

6.2Score
Brightness & throw9.0
Battery & charging6.2
Build & durability3.1
Light quality4.0
Features5.9
price range$50–70
Full specifications
Year
2023
Popularity
#934 of 1,338
999 lmMaximum output
IPx4Water protection (IPx)
Spec guide

How it ranks among lanterns of 2023

Spec guide
Maximum output · 999 lmTop 44%Water protection (IPx) · IPx4Bottom 12%

Compared with lanterns released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other lanterns

Why is W5R a good choice?

Maximum output: 999 lmbetter than 84% of lanterns
Weak points
Water protection (IPx): IPx4worse than 100% of lanterns
In rankings
#11Brightest lanterns
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
999 lm
Light source
LED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)
80
Battery & charging
Rechargeable
Yes
USB-C charging
Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating
IP54
Water protection (IPx)
IPx4
Body material
Plastic / polymer
Pocket clip
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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