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Ledlenser HF7R vs Petzl Swift RL

What HF7R does better (2) and where Swift RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF7R
Ledlenser · 2026HF7R
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $100
8.2Brightness & throw6.6
5.0Battery & charging6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF7R better than Swift RL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 155 m+35%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,100 lm+9%

Why is Swift RL better than HF7R?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF7RLedlenser HF7R≈ $907.9
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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