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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Petzl Swift RL

What HM61R V2.0 does better (6) and where Swift RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
6 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $100
7.4Brightness & throw6.6
8.9Battery & charging6.1
6.8Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,100 lm+45%
  4. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+45%
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 155 m+5%
  6. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 6,010 cd+9%

Why is Swift RL better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight152 g vs 110 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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