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Nextorch rStar vs Petzl Swift RL
What rStar does better (1) and where Swift RL wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Why is rStar better than Swift RL?
- Weight50 g vs 110 g2.2×
Why is Swift RL better than rStar?
- Maximum output80 lm vs 1,100 lm13.8×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m vs 155 m15.5×
- Peak beam intensity40 cd vs 6,010 cd150.2×
- Maximum runtime38 h vs 100 h2.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 80 lm | 1,100 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 40 cd | 6,010 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 10 m | 155 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,350 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 38 h | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 5 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 133 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 41 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 30 mm | — |
| Weight | 50 g | 110 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
