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Nitecore HA13 (2023) vs Petzl Swift RL

What HA13 (2023) does better (0) and where Swift RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
0 advantages
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw6.6

Why is HA13 (2023) better than Swift RL?

HA13 (2023) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Swift RL better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,100 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 155 m+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 6,010 cd+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Size & weight
Weight—110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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