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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HF8R Core does better (3) and where SWIFT LT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $45
8.6Brightness & throw3.4
6.3Battery & charging4.1

Why is HF8R Core better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 380 lm4.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 70 m3×
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 60 h+50%

Why is SWIFT LT better than HF8R Core?

SWIFT LT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—880 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—43 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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