OK, I don't want to sound like a Leica sales person, but here are some differences that make the Leica products top of the line, and I'm a fan of great products.

- the new CRFs are waterproof, the LRFs aren't. (remember German standards are very high, water resistant in Germany is waterproof in Japan)

- Leica has the most accurate laser (short or long range). This is due to three things. 1. smallest beam divergence = less eratic laser dispertion and more consistent; 2. smallest beam diameter = less interference; 3. horizontal beam, not vertical = catches less grass & ground cover

- pulsating laser beam technologie eliminates any needs for rain/fog modes, because water particles won't interfere with the beam

- automatic adjusting red LED display makes for much easier readout in low-light (plus LED doesn't drain the battery like LCD does, nor will it freeze)