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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Silva Explore 5

What Distance lt 1100 does better (3) and where Explore 5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $60
7.1Brightness & throw6.5
9.0Battery & charging7.2
5.4Build & durability5.3

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than Explore 5?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 700 lm+57%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 115 m+9%
  3. Weight108 g vs 116 g+7%

Why is Explore 5 better than Distance lt 1100?

Explore 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Weight108 g116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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