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Knog Bilby 400 vs Silva Seek 420

What Bilby 400 does better (0) and where Seek 420 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Knog Bilby 400
Knog · 2022Bilby 400
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw4.7
7.1Battery & charging7.8
4.2Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Bilby 400 better than Seek 420?

Bilby 400 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Seek 420 better than Bilby 400?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 420 lm+5%
  2. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  4. Maximum runtime105 h vs 110 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog Bilby 400Knog Bilby 400≈ $305.6
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output400 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Runtime at maximum output300 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs53
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime105 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Blue
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