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Ledlenser MH5 vs Silva Explore 4RC

What MH5 does better (3) and where Explore 4RC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Silva Explore 4RC
Silva · 2020Explore 4RC
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
6.7Brightness & throw3.3
4.2Battery & charging2.6
4.6Build & durability7.7

Why is MH5 better than Explore 4RC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 85 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 200 lm2×
  3. Maximum runtime35 h vs 20 h+75%

Why is Explore 4RC better than MH5?

  1. Weight94 g vs 47 g2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries11
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Size & weight
Weight94 g47 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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