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  2. Petzl ACTIK CORE vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Petzl ACTIK CORE vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Petzl ACTIK CORE

Petzl ACTIK CORE

$87.95
Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

Quick verdict

Petzl ACTIK CORE

$87.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $2 less
  • A lighter option (25 g less)

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

SpecsReviewAlternatives5

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

Petzl ACTIK CORE· leads in 4

Light outputBeam distanceLightnessAffordability

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid· leads in none

  • Light output

    625 lm
    500 lm
  • Beam distance

    115 m
    80 m
  • Lightness

    88 gTop 25%
    113 gTop 45%
  • Affordability

    $88Top 35%
    $90Top 45%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Petzl ACTIK CORE vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Petzl ACTIK CORE$87.95Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybridkr 999

Essentials

$87.95
kr 999
2025
2023
88 g
113 g

Overview

625 lm
500 lm
115 m
80 m
No
No
Front, continuous or strobe
Rear
Runs on CORE battery or 3 × AAA, Wide or mixed beam, Red light, Reflective headband, Phosphorescent reflector
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 100 h (7 lm)
—
2 h at 625 lm
3 h at 500 lm
CORE Li-ion 1250 mAh, rechargeable, or 3 × AAA
Li-Po 1.25 Ah hybrid battery, or 3 × AAA
Yes
Yes
Front
Rear
USB-C, 3.5 h
USB-C, 3 h

Build & durability

IPX4
IPX5
88 g
113 g
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Petzl ACTIK CORE vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

For value comparison: The Petzl ACTIK CORE ($87.95) offers better affordability 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 Petzl ACTIK CORE or the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

The Petzl ACTIK CORE is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid in 2023.

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1Black Diamond Spot 400
Black Diamond Spot 400

Black Diamond

$59.95−$28Score 8−9

Better than Petzl ACTIK CORE at:

  • To spend $28 less
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2Nitecore NU43
Nitecore NU43

Nitecore

$59.95−$28Score 8−9

Better than Petzl ACTIK CORE at:

  • To spend $28 less
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3Ledlenser NEO9R
Ledlenser NEO9R

Ledlenser

$129.95+$42Score 31+14

Better than Petzl ACTIK CORE at:

  • A higher overall score (31 vs 17)
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