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Ledlenser H5 Core vs Petzl Swift RL

What H5 Core does better (1) and where Swift RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5 Core
Ledlenser · 2021H5 Core
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
6.1Brightness & throw7.2

Why is H5 Core better than Swift RL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 155 m+3%

Why is Swift RL better than H5 Core?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,100 lm3.1×
  2. Maximum runtime20 h vs 100 h5×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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