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Petzl Tactikka Core vs Silva Cross

What Tactikka Core does better (2) and where Cross wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Silva Cross
Silva · 2018Cross
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
5.1Brightness & throw6.5
4.5Build & durability3.2

Why is Tactikka Core better than Cross?

  1. Weight78 g vs 152 g+95%
  2. Maximum runtime130 h vs 70 h+86%

Why is Cross better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 130 m+44%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva CrossSilva Cross≈ $655.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs32
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—4
Maximum runtime130 h70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight78 g152 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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