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Silva Explore 4RC vs Silva Runner Free

What Explore 4RC does better (2) and where Runner Free wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Silva Explore 4RC
Silva · 2020Explore 4RC
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw4.5
2.5Battery & charging6.4
7.7Build & durability7.3

Why is Explore 4RC better than Runner Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 80 m+6%
  2. Weight47 g vs 55 g+17%

Why is Runner Free better than Explore 4RC?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 400 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime20 h vs 70 h3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output200 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime20 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight47 g55 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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