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Ledlenser HF4R vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HF4R does better (2) and where SWIFT LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
6.1Brightness & throw3.4

Why is HF4R better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 70 m+86%
  2. Maximum output650 lm vs 380 lm+71%

Why is SWIFT LT better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 60 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output650 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—880 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h60 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
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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