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Fenix HL32R-T vs Silva Explore 5

What HL32R-T does better (3) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
6.2Brightness & throw5.8
7.6Battery & charging7.1
4.6Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than Explore 5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 700 lm+14%
  3. Weight107 g vs 116 g+8%

Why is Explore 5 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output800 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g116 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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