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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Silva Runner Free

What HM50R V2.0 does better (3) and where Runner Free wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
5.9Brightness & throw4.5
4.9Battery & charging6.4
8.2Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 400 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 80 m+44%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Runner Free better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 70 h+67%
  2. Weight78 g vs 55 g+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output700 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries13
Maximum runtime42 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g55 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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