How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,103 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. HM71R vs Speed 5XT

Fenix HM71R vs Silva Speed 5XT

What HM71R does better (4) and where Speed 5XT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
vs
Silva Speed 5XT
Silva · 2022Speed 5XT
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $220
9.1Brightness & throw7.8
6.6Build & durability4.0

Why is HM71R better than Speed 5XT?

  1. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 1,200 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 160 m+44%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  4. Weight208 g vs 235 g+13%

Why is Speed 5XT better than HM71R?

Speed 5XT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Silva Speed 5XTSilva Speed 5XT≈ $2206.9
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries11
Maximum runtime400 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g235 g
Modes & features
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare