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Fenix HL45R vs Petzl Swift RL

What HL45R does better (3) and where Swift RL wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $100
8.0Brightness & throw6.6
5.1Battery & charging6.1
3.8Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than Swift RL?

  1. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 6,010 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 155 m+42%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is Swift RL better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum runtime54 h vs 100 h+85%
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,100 lm+10%
  3. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+24%
  4. Weight133 g vs 110 g+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,900 mAh2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g110 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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