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Ledlenser HF8R vs Petzl Swift RL

What HF8R does better (0) and where Swift RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
2.8Build & durability3.2

Why is HF8R better than Swift RL?

HF8R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Swift RL better than HF8R?

  1. Weight198 g vs 110 g+80%
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 100 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $904.2
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output—1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight198 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursGrey, Black—
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