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Fenix HL45R vs Silva Explore 5
What HL45R does better (2) and where Explore 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL45R better than Explore 5?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 115 m+91%
- Maximum output1,000 lm vs 700 lm+43%
Why is Explore 5 better than HL45R?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
- Weight133 g vs 116 g+15%
- Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,000 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 12,100 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 220 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Adjustable focus (zoom) | Yes | — |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 1,900 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 54 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 78.2 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 44.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 133 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Red, White, Black | — |
