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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Swift RL

What HF4R Core does better (2) and where Swift RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.6
4.2Battery & charging6.1
5.9Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Swift RL?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%

Why is Swift RL better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,100 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 100 h2.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 155 m+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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