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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Silva Explore 5

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.8
4.2Battery & charging7.1
5.9Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Explore 5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%

Why is Explore 5 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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