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Black Diamond Sprinter 500 vs Silva Explore 4RC

What Sprinter 500 does better (2) and where Explore 4RC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond · 2021Sprinter 500
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Silva Explore 4RC
Silva · 2020Explore 4RC
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.3Brightness & throw3.3
4.0Battery & charging2.6

Why is Sprinter 500 better than Explore 4RC?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 200 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime28 h vs 20 h+40%

Why is Explore 4RC better than Sprinter 500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 85 m+63%
  2. Weight105 g vs 47 g2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries31
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Size & weight
Weight105 g47 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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