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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Silva Explore 5

What H5R Core does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw6.5
4.8Battery & charging7.2
4.2Build & durability5.3

Why is H5R Core better than Explore 5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 115 m2.6×

Why is Explore 5 better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  2. Weight167 g vs 116 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m115 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 capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Weight167 g116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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