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Fenix HL16 vs Silva Seek 420

What HL16 does better (1) and where Seek 420 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.7
4.9Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than Seek 420?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 420 lm+7%

Why is Seek 420 better than HL16?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
  3. Weight97 g vs 92 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output450 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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