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Fenix HP16R vs Silva Speed 5X

What HP16R does better (3) and where Speed 5X wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Silva Speed 5X
Silva · 2021Speed 5X
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $170
8.9Brightness & throw8.0
8.2Battery & charging3.0

Why is HP16R better than Speed 5X?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 20 h15×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 160 m+59%
  3. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 1,200 lm+4%

Why is Speed 5X better than HP16R?

Speed 5X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.3
Silva Speed 5XSilva Speed 5X≈ $1706.9
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h20 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g215 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack, GreyBlack
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