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Silva Explore 4RC vs Silva Smini

What Explore 4RC does better (2) and where Smini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Silva Explore 4RC
Silva · 2020Explore 4RC
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw3.4
2.6Battery & charging3.9
7.7Build & durability7.7

Why is Explore 4RC better than Smini?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 80 m+6%
  2. Weight47 g vs 53 g+13%

Why is Smini better than Explore 4RC?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 250 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.6
Light output
Maximum output200 lm250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime20 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight47 g53 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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