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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Silva Discover

What HF8R Core does better (1) and where Discover wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Silva Discover
Silva · 2024Discover
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
8.6Brightness & throw5.2
2.4Build & durability5.9

Why is HF8R Core better than Discover?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×

Why is Discover better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

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Silva DiscoverSilva Discover≈ $405.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime90 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialAluminium—
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