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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (5) and where SWIFT LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
8.2Brightness & throw3.6
8.6Battery & charging4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 380 lm4.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 70 m2.4×
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 1,220 cd5.9×
  4. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 880 mAh3.9×
  5. Maximum runtime300 h vs 60 h5×

Why is SWIFT LT better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight140 g vs 43 g3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh880 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g43 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
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