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Ledlenser HF8R vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What HF8R does better (2) and where Free 1200 XS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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3.0Build & durability4.1

Why is HF8R better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 35 h2.6×
  2. Weight198 g vs 230 g+16%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than HF8R?

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

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $1004.3
Light output
Maximum output—1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime90 h35 h
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight198 g230 g
Modes & features
ColoursGrey, BlackBlack
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