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Ledlenser H8R vs Silva Cross

What H8R does better (3) and where Cross wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Silva Cross
Silva · 2018Cross
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.8Brightness & throw6.5
9.0Battery & charging6.4
3.2Build & durability3.2

Why is H8R better than Cross?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 130 m+53%
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 70 h+71%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is Cross better than H8R?

  1. Weight159 g vs 152 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Silva CrossSilva Cross≈ $655.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Number of batteries—4
Maximum runtime120 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight159 g152 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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