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Ledlenser MH8 vs Silva Cross

What MH8 does better (3) and where Cross wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Silva Cross
Silva · 2018Cross
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.6Brightness & throw6.5
5.4Battery & charging6.4
3.4Build & durability3.2

Why is MH8 better than Cross?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 130 m2.3×
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  3. Weight139 g vs 152 g+9%

Why is Cross better than MH8?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 70 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.9
Silva CrossSilva Cross≈ $655.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Number of batteries—4
Maximum runtime60 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight139 g152 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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