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Ledlenser Neo5R vs Silva Explore 5

What Neo5R does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo5R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo5R
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw5.8

Why is Neo5R better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight104 g vs 116 g+12%

Why is Explore 5 better than Neo5R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 700 lm+17%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 115 m+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output600 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Size & weight
Weight104 g116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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