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NEBO Transcend 1500 vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What Transcend 1500 does better (2) and where Free 1200 XS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
7.4Brightness & throw7.6
6.6Battery & charging4.3

Why is Transcend 1500 better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,200 lm+25%
  2. Weight150 g vs 230 g+53%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)129 m vs 150 m+16%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)129 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime—35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight150 g230 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
ColoursGreyBlack
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