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Ledlenser Neo1R vs Silva Explore 5

What Neo1R does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo1R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo1R
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw5.8
2.5Battery & charging7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo1R better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight39 g vs 116 g3×

Why is Explore 5 better than Neo1R?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 700 lm2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 115 m+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo1RLedlenser Neo1R≈ $354.1
Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output250 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime15 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight39 g116 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
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