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Armytek Elf C1 vs Silva Explore 5

What Elf C1 does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw6.5

Why is Elf C1 better than Explore 5?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 700 lm+43%

Why is Explore 5 better than Elf C1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m vs 115 m+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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