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Petzl Actik Core vs Silva Runner Free 2

What Actik Core does better (4) and where Runner Free 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Silva Runner Free 2
Silva · 2024Runner Free 2
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
5.6Brightness & throw4.3
8.2Build & durability5.2

Why is Actik Core better than Runner Free 2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 75 m+53%
  2. Maximum output625 lm vs 450 lm+39%
  3. Weight88 g vs 122 g+39%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Runner Free 2 better than Actik Core?

Runner Free 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output625 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries33
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight88 g122 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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