Ledlenser H5R WORK Rechargeable LED Head Torch

The brand new WORK Series is here, and the H5R WORK is the smallest of the WORK rechargeable head torches. A 10 seconds boost output offers a maximum of 500 lumens, while the highest constant output is 300 lumens and the lowest constant output is 15 lumens.

The H5R WORK has the same output and functionality of the H5R Core, but with enhanced features and added accessories that make it tailored to the working environment, such as the yellow detailing on the head band and head lamp for increased visibility. Accessories include the clear lens protector cap that features a larger rubber surround to enable easy focusing even while wearing gloves, a battery pack protection cover, a silicone head band for non-slip hard hat grip, and the helmet clips for use with the nylon head band on a hard hat.

One prominent enhancement is the higher colour rendering index of 80 and neutral white LED with a colour temperature of 4000 K. The higher CRI means the beam resembles that of morning sunlight, making colours appear more clearly to the human eye and also reducing eye strain, which makes this great for professionals such as electricians who need to clearly see the difference in wire colours.

The light is operated with the power button on the side of the head torch by pressing it once to turn the light on, and the output can then be altered between the highest and lowest brightness levels using the stepless dimming wheel switch that gradually increases the brightness when twisted forwards and decreases the brightness when twisted backwards. The boost output can be activated by double pressing the button and will illuminate for 10 seconds before returning to the previous setting.

This allows you to select the perfect light brightness for the task at hand, and the last used output will be remembered when the light is turned back on.

It is powered by a built-in 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery pack, with up to 2 hours run-time in the highest constant output. When the battery level drops to 25% or below, the built-in power indicator will notify you with three blinks of the white light and the light will enter the 15 lumen back up mode and run for a further 1 hour to ensure you are not left in the dark and give you chance to recharge the battery.

The battery pack sits on the back of the headband, which helps to evenly distribute weight. The battery is charged via the magnetic charging point located on the side of the battery pack by connecting the magnetic end of the included cable to the charging point, and the standard USB into a suitable USB port or adaptor. The four LED battery indicators will gradually increase until all four are solid green to show charging is complete after approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes for a full charge.

The LED indicators will also light up when the torch is turned on to show the remaining battery power, with four indicating 100%, three indicating 75%, two indicating 50%, one indicating 25% and one flashing indicating below 25%.

An advanced focus system allows you to smoothly transition the light from spot to flood by twisting the bezel on the head of the torch and the swivel mechanism of the head lamp provides stepless adjustment of the beam position within a 160° angle so that it can be exactly where you need it.

There is also a lock out mode to prevent accidental activation when not in use, which can be activated by holding the button for 5 seconds until the light blinks twice. To come out of lock out mode, hold the button for 8 seconds until the light blinks twice.

The H5R WORK has improved ingress protection thanks to the flex sealing technology, offering a rating of IP67 making it fully resistant to solids and fully waterproof when submerged in water up to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes. It also has an increased robustness compared to the CORE model, with a drop resistance of 3 metres, which makes it perfect for heavy duty environments such as a building site.

Product Features

Cooling technology & temperature control
Flicker free, dimmable beam with wheel switch
Memory mode & back up mode
USB rechargeable with magnetic charging cable
Transportation lock out function to prevent accidental activation
Features low battery warning, battery status indicator & charging indicators

Operational Modes

Boost: 500 lumens; 200 m beam range
High: 300 lumens; 2 hours run-time; 150 m beam range
Low: 15 lumens; 45 hours run-time; 30 m beam range

The above parameters are tested in lab conditions using the built-in 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery and data may vary between torch, batteries, environment and individual usage habits.

Technical Details

Type: Focusing head torch
Operating Modes: Low / High / Boost
Luminous Flux: Up to 500 lumens
Lamp: 1 x Neutral white LED
Colour Temperature: 4000 K
Colour Rendering Index: 80
Beam Range: Up to 200 m
Batteries Required: Built-in lithium-ion battery
Charging Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Weight: 188 g (including battery)
Head Diameter: 32 mm (38 mm with protective lens fitted)
Body Colour: Black
Strap: Adjustable elastic or silicone
Switch Type: Wheel switch with push button
Impact Resistance: 1.5 m
Environmental: Dust and waterproof to IP67 standards (up to 1 m for 30 minutes)
Warranty: 2 years standard (7 years with product registration)

Packaging and Contents

Supplied in retail packaging and includes:
Ledlenser H5R Work LED head torch x 1
Focusing ring with protection lens (fitted) x 1
Battery pack protection cover (fitted) x 1
Spare silicone headband x 1
Helmet clips x 4
Magnetic USB charging cable x 1
Manual x 1