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Scangrip I-Match 3 vs Silva Free 900 S

What I-Match 3 does better (0) and where Free 900 S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Scangrip I-Match 3
Scangrip · 2024I-Match 3
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw6.8
7.1Build & durability8.8

Why is I-Match 3 better than Free 900 S?

I-Match 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Free 900 S better than I-Match 3?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 900 lm3.6×
  2. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output250 lm900 lm
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime15 h—
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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