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  2. Ledlenser NEO9R vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Ledlenser NEO9R vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Ledlenser NEO9R

Ledlenser NEO9R

$199.95
Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

Quick verdict

Ledlenser NEO9R

$199.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (31 vs 17)

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $40 less
  • A lighter option (86 g less)
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 10 products in Headlamp on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Ledlenser NEO9R· leads in 2

Light outputBeam distance

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability
  • Light output

    1200 lmTop 40%
    500 lm
  • Beam distance

    200 mTop 10%
    80 m
  • Lightness

    199 g
    113 gTop 45%
  • Affordability

    $130
    $90Top 45%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Ledlenser NEO9R vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Ledlenser NEO9R$199.95Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybridkr 999

Essentials

$199.95
kr 999
2022
2023
199 g
113 g

Overview

1200 lm
500 lm
200 m
80 m
No
No
Rear
Rear
Fusion Beam: near and far light, 200 m beam, Rear red light, Removable top strap, chest belt included, Reflective headband
Cable built into the headband, Silva Intelligent Light: distance + wide beam, Runs on its battery or 3 × AAA, Rear red safety light, IPX5

Battery

Up to 120 h (20 lm)
—
5 h at 1200 lm
3 h at 500 lm
Li-ion polymer, rechargeable
Li-Po 1.25 Ah hybrid battery, or 3 × AAA
No
Yes
Rear
Rear
Magnetic charging cable
USB-C, 3 h

Build & durability

IP54
IPX5
199 g
113 g
Yes
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Which offers better value: Ledlenser NEO9R vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

For value comparison: The Ledlenser NEO9R ($129.95) provides premium features compared to the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid ($89.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Ledlenser NEO9R or the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

The Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid is newer: it came out in 2023, and the Ledlenser NEO9R in 2022.

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1Petzl SWIFT RL
Petzl SWIFT RL

Petzl

$134.95+$5Score 32+1

Better than Ledlenser NEO9R at:

  • A lighter option (107 g less)
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2BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro
BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro

BioLite

$149.95+$20Score 37+6

Better than Ledlenser NEO9R at:

  • A higher overall score (37 vs 31)
  • A lighter option (49 g less)
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3Petzl ACTIK CORE
Petzl ACTIK CORE

Petzl

$87.95−$42Score 17−14

Better than Ledlenser NEO9R at:

  • To spend $42 less
  • A lighter option (111 g less)
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