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Alternatives to Silva Explore 5

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the Explore 5 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024
Explore 5
700 lm115 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po116 g
approx. price≈ $60
6.7

Alternatives to the Explore 5

Petzl Actik Core
1
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4
Same price ≈ $60
  • Weight 88 g vs 116 g
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Battery capacity 1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 700 lm
Nitecore NU45
2
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6
10% pricier ≈ $65
  • Maximum output 1,700 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 172 m vs 115 m
  • Battery capacity 4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Weight 126 g vs 116 g
Wiha 500lm
3
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9
14% pricier ≈ $65
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Maximum output 500 lm vs 700 lm
Petzl Aria 2R RGB
4
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2
14% pricier ≈ $65
  • Weight 95 g vs 116 g
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Battery capacity 1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 700 lm
Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
5
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT Pro
6.9
Same price ≈ $60
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 167 m vs 115 m
  • Weight 74 g vs 116 g
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 700 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx7
Olight Perun 2 Mini
6
Olight · 2025Perun 2 Mini
8.7
8% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 1,100 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 150 m vs 115 m
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
Nitecore UT27 MCT
7
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
6.9
7% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 167 m vs 115 m
  • Weight 74 g vs 116 g
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 700 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx7
Olight Perun 3 Mini
8
Olight · 2025Perun 3 Mini
9.1
7% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 1,250 lm vs 700 lm
  • Weight 54 g vs 116 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 155 m vs 115 m
Fenix HM62-T
9
Fenix · 2024HM62-T
7.7
29% pricier ≈ $75
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 150 m vs 115 m
  • Weight 125 g vs 116 g
Nitecore HC60 UHE
10
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7
15% pricier ≈ $70
  • Maximum output 1,600 lm vs 700 lm
  • Battery capacity 4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 157 m vs 115 m
  • Weight 140 g vs 116 g
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