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Silva Discover Hybrid vs Silva Explore 5

What Discover Hybrid does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Silva Discover Hybrid
Silva · 2024Discover Hybrid
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw6.5
6.4Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Discover Hybrid better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight93 g vs 116 g+25%

Why is Explore 5 better than Discover Hybrid?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 115 m+44%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m115 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Weight93 g116 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
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