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Ledlenser MH5 vs Silva Runner Free

What MH5 does better (1) and where Runner Free wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw4.5
3.9Battery & charging6.4
4.7Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH5 better than Runner Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 80 m2.2×

Why is Runner Free better than MH5?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 70 h2×
  2. Weight94 g vs 55 g+71%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries13
Maximum runtime35 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight94 g55 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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