Two headlamps worth lining up side by side. The Perun 2 takes a modest overall edge, led by brightness, but the HF8R Core has its own case.
| Olight Perun 2 | Ledlenser HF8R Core | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 62✓ | 58 |
| Max lumens | 2500 lm✓ | 1600 lm |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 6.8 oz |
| Beam distance | 166 m | 210 m✓ |
| Max runtime | 300 h | 90 h |
| Price | $81✓ | $120 |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Water rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Perun 2 in blue, HF8R Core in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Olight Perun 2 and Ledlenser HF8R Core take different routes to the same job. The Perun 2 wins on brightness and low weight, and the HF8R Core pushes back on longer throw.
The Perun 2 is brighter (2500 vs 1600 lm), 33 g lighter, and $39 cheaper. The HF8R Core is a longer beam (210 vs 166 m). On the default GearScore the Perun 2 leads 62 to 58.
Pick the Perun 2 if you care most about brightness and low weight, which makes it the better call for your priorities. Pick the HF8R Core if longer throw matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The Olight Perun 2. It is brighter (2500 vs 1600 lm) than the HF8R Core.
The Olight Perun 2. It is 33 g lighter than the HF8R Core.
The Olight Perun 2, 62 to 58 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Perun 2 for brightness, or the HF8R Core for longer throw. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.