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Fenix HM65R-DT vs Petzl Swift RL

What HM65R-DT does better (3) and where Swift RL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $100
7.7Brightness & throw6.6
9.3Battery & charging6.1

Why is HM65R-DT better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,100 lm+18%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 155 m+10%

Why is Swift RL better than HM65R-DT?

Swift RL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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