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Acebeam H16 vs Silva Explore 5
What H16 does better (0) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is H16 better than Explore 5?
H16 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Explore 5 better than H16?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 115 m+34%
- Maximum output650 lm vs 700 lm+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 650 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,849 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 86 m | 115 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | 45 min | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Nichia 519A | — |
| LED maker | Nichia | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 14500 Li-ion, AA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 58 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
