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Ledlenser H7R vs Silva Free 900 S

What H7R does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R
Ledlenser · 2020H7R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw6.8
3.7Build & durability8.8

Why is H7R better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 900 lm+11%

Why is Free 900 S better than H7R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H7RLedlenser H7R≈ $1207.6
Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight281 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Colours—Black
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