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Petzl Tikka Core vs Silva Smini

What Tikka Core does better (2) and where Smini wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw3.0
5.3Battery & charging3.1

Why is Tikka Core better than Smini?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 20 h5.5×
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 250 lm+80%

Why is Smini better than Tikka Core?

  1. Weight84 g vs 53 g+58%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 80 m+7%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m80 m
Runtime at maximum output150 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime110 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight84 g53 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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