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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (1) and where Free 1200 XS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.8Build & durability4.1

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

Free 1200 XS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output—1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime—35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—230 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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