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Ledlenser HF6R Core vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HF6R Core does better (2) and where SWIFT LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
6.5Brightness & throw3.4
5.6Battery & charging4.1

Why is HF6R Core better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 380 lm2.1×
  2. Charging time2.4 h vs 3 h+22%

Why is SWIFT LT better than HF6R Core?

  1. Weight126 g vs 43 g2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output800 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—880 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h60 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time2.4 h3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight126 g43 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
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