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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Petzl Swift RL

What H5R Core does better (3) and where Swift RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw6.6
4.3Battery & charging6.1
4.1Build & durability3.2

Why is H5R Core better than Swift RL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 155 m+93%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 6,010 cd3.7×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Swift RL better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,100 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime50 h vs 100 h2×
  3. Weight167 g vs 110 g+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Size & weight
Weight167 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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