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Nitecore HA13 vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What HA13 does better (4) and where SWIFT LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2026HA13
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
3.2Brightness & throw3.4
6.6Battery & charging4.1

Why is HA13 better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum runtime160 h vs 60 h2.7×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 880 mAh+70%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 70 m+14%
  4. Peak beam intensity1,595 cd vs 1,220 cd+31%

Why is SWIFT LT better than HA13?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 380 lm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $304.8
Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output350 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity1,595 cd1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh880 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—43 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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