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Fenix HM71R vs Silva Free

What HM71R does better (5) and where Free wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Silva Free
Silva · 2023Free
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $170
9.2Brightness & throw7.6
9.2Battery & charging4.4
6.6Build & durability3.9
7.8Light quality5.6

Why is HM71R better than Free?

  1. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 1,200 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime400 h vs 35 h11.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 150 m+53%
  4. Weight208 g vs 316 g+52%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free better than HM71R?

Free has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Silva FreeSilva Free≈ $1706.4
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime400 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g316 g
Modes & features
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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