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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Silva Free 3000

What H15R Core does better (2) and where Free 3000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Silva Free 3000
Silva · 2024Free 3000
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $180
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw9.1
7.5Battery & charging6.0
3.6Build & durability3.4

Why is H15R Core better than Free 3000?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 215 m+39%
  2. Weight380 g vs 511 g+34%

Why is Free 3000 better than H15R Core?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Free 3000Silva Free 3000≈ $1807.8
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m215 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Weight380 g511 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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