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Black Diamond Spot 400-r vs Silva Explore 4

What Spot 400-r does better (0) and where Explore 4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 400-r
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-r
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Explore 4
Silva · 2023Explore 4
0 advantages≈ $45
4.9Brightness & throw3.0

Why is Spot 400-r better than Explore 4?

Spot 400-r has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Explore 4 better than Spot 400-r?

Explore 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output400 lm—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—74 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime8 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width100 mm100 mm
Body diameter / depth100 mm—
Weight86 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Grey
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