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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Silva Free 900 S

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (0) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.8Build & durability8.8

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than Free 900 S?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Free 900 S better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.5
Light output
Maximum output—900 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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