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Petzl Xena vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What Xena does better (4) and where Free 1200 XS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.2Brightness & throw7.6
6.2Battery & charging4.3
3.9Build & durability4.1

Why is Xena better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum runtime75 h vs 35 h2.1×
  2. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,200 lm+17%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 150 m+13%
  4. Weight185 g vs 230 g+24%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than Xena?

Free 1200 XS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries41
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime75 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time4 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width100 mm—
Weight185 g230 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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