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Petzl Tikka Core vs Silva Explore 5

What Tikka Core does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.8
5.3Battery & charging7.1

Why is Tikka Core better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight84 g vs 116 g+38%

Why is Explore 5 better than Tikka Core?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 700 lm+56%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 115 m+53%
  3. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+60%
  4. Charging time3.5 h vs 2 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output450 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output150 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time3.5 h2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight84 g116 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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