Rank #2 in Best Head Torch 2026: The Lumen Is Not a Measurement
Ledlenser HF4R Signature Rechargeable Head Torch, 600lm, 140m Beam
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Ledlenser HF4R Signature costs £49.95 and is rated 4.3 stars from 141 ratings, with 600lm, a 140 metre beam and a 72 gram body.\n\nIt takes second because it documents its output, its weight and its charging time in the same place, and because 600lm with a beam distance is a combination the cheap listings never publish together.
How those 141 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Light output | 600lm |
|---|---|
| Beam distance | 140 metres |
| Weight | 72 g |
| Charging | Magnetic USB-C, 180 minutes to full |
| Battery as listed | 3.7 V lithium-ion, 72 g |
| Ratings | 4.3 from 141 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great headtoech, piwerful. Use this when im fishing”
Verified purchase“Gift for son - he loves it.great for camping, dog walking etc”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Head Torch 2026: The Lumen Is Not a Measurement.
Questions people ask
Why is 600lm not the brightest?
Because the few listings claiming 2000 lumens are claiming four times the battery this one carries.
How long does it run?
The runtime depends on the mode; at full output the tiny cell means minutes, not hours.
How does it charge?
By magnetic USB-C, fully in about three hours.
Is it waterproof?
The title lists a high IP rating; check the specification for the exact level.
Why is it second?
Because it is the best-documented torch here, but four times the price of the first with a far smaller sample.
How many ratings does it have?
141 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 66 per cent five-star and 5 per cent one-star.
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