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Petzl Bindi vs Silva Smini

What Bindi does better (2) and where Smini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Bindi
Petzl · 2018Bindi
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw3.0
6.9Build & durability7.8

Why is Bindi better than Smini?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 20 h2.5×
  2. Weight35 g vs 53 g+51%

Why is Smini better than Bindi?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)36 m vs 80 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output200 lm vs 250 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl BindiPetzl Bindi≈ $404.3
Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output200 lm250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)36 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime50 h20 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight35 g53 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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