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Ledlenser HF4 vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HF4 does better (1) and where SWIFT LT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4
Ledlenser · 2026HF4
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw3.6

Why is HF4 better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 380 lm+18%

Why is SWIFT LT better than HF4?

SWIFT LT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.8
Light output
Maximum output450 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—880 mAh
Maximum runtime—60 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—43 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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