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BioLite HL 325 vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HL 325 does better (0) and where SWIFT LT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite HL 325
BioLite · 2026HL 325
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.0Brightness & throw3.6
4.2Battery & charging4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL 325 better than SWIFT LT?

HL 325 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SWIFT LT better than HL 325?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m vs 70 m7×
  2. Maximum runtime40 h vs 60 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite HL 325BioLite HL 325≈ $404.2
Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.9
Light output
Maximum output—380 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—880 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—43 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursTurquoise, Blue—
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