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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Petzl Swift RL

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where Swift RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $100
8.6Brightness & throw6.6
6.3Battery & charging6.1
2.4Build & durability3.2

Why is HF8R Core better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,100 lm+45%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 155 m+35%

Why is Swift RL better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 100 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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