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Petzl Tikkina vs Silva Explore 5

What Tikkina does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Tikkina
Petzl · 2025Tikkina
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $19
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw5.8
8.3Battery & charging7.1

Why is Tikkina better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight92 g vs 116 g+26%

Why is Explore 5 better than Tikkina?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 700 lm2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)65 m vs 115 m+77%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl TikkinaPetzl Tikkina≈ $195.3
Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity1,060 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)65 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output150 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight92 g116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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