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Fenix HL30 vs Silva Runner Free

What HL30 does better (1) and where Runner Free wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
2.9Brightness & throw4.5
6.9Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL30 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 70 h2.9×

Why is Runner Free better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 80 m+60%
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
  3. Weight74 g vs 55 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime200 h70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g55 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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