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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Petzl Swift RL

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (6) and where Swift RL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $100
7.6Brightness & throw6.6
8.4Battery & charging6.1
8.4Build & durability3.2

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,100 lm+36%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 155 m+10%
  5. Weight91 g vs 110 g+21%
  6. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 6,010 cd+20%

Why is Swift RL better than HM65R-DT Dual?

Swift RL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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