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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Petzl Swift RL

What Astro 300 does better (2) and where Swift RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $16
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw6.6
8.2Battery & charging6.1
3.4Build & durability3.2

Why is Astro 300 better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 100 h+40%
  2. Weight100 g vs 110 g+10%

Why is Swift RL better than Astro 300?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,100 lm3.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 155 m3×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Weight100 g110 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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