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Petzl Xena vs Silva Free 900 S

What Xena does better (0) and where Free 900 S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw7.2
3.8Build & durability8.8

Why is Xena better than Free 900 S?

Xena has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Free 900 S better than Xena?

  1. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1206.0
Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.4
Light output
Maximum output—900 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime32 h—
Charging time4 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width100 mm—
Weight185 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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