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Ledlenser iH8R vs Petzl Swift RL

What iH8R does better (3) and where Swift RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.2Brightness & throw6.6
8.3Battery & charging6.1
3.0Build & durability3.2

Why is iH8R better than Swift RL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 155 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity9,900 cd vs 6,010 cd+65%
  3. Maximum runtime120 h vs 100 h+20%

Why is Swift RL better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,100 lm+83%
  2. Weight158 g vs 110 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Weight158 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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