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Ledlenser Neo9R vs Silva Explore 5

What Neo9R does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
8.3Brightness & throw6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo9R better than Explore 5?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 700 lm+71%

Why is Explore 5 better than Neo9R?

  1. Charging time5.5 h vs 2 h2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $509.0
Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time5.5 h2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
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