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Fenix HL30 vs Silva Cross

What HL30 does better (3) and where Cross wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Silva Cross
Silva · 2018Cross
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
2.9Brightness & throw6.5
6.9Build & durability3.2

Why is HL30 better than Cross?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 70 h2.9×
  2. Weight74 g vs 152 g2.1×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Cross better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 130 m2.6×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.4
Silva CrossSilva Cross≈ $655.2
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Number of batteries—4
Maximum runtime200 h70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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