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Petzl Actik Core vs Silva Explore 5

What Actik Core does better (2) and where Explore 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $60
5.4Brightness & throw5.8
5.0Battery & charging7.1
8.3Build & durability5.2

Why is Actik Core better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight88 g vs 116 g+32%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Explore 5 better than Actik Core?

  1. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+60%
  2. Maximum output625 lm vs 700 lm+12%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 2 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output625 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight88 g116 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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