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Petzl Tactikka Core vs Silva Cross 7X

What Tactikka Core does better (2) and where Cross 7X wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Silva Cross 7X
Silva · 2021Cross 7X
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $110
5.2Brightness & throw6.9

Why is Tactikka Core better than Cross 7X?

  1. Maximum runtime130 h vs 13 h10×
  2. Weight78 g vs 198 g2.5×

Why is Cross 7X better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 140 m+56%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 600 lm+33%
Specifications

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Silva Cross 7XSilva Cross 7X≈ $1105.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m140 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs32
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime130 h13 h
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight78 g198 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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