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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Silva Free 900 S

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw6.8
8.1Build & durability8.8

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 900 lm+33%

Why is Free 900 S better than HM61R Multi-Use?

Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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