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Petzl Actik Core vs Petzl SWIFT LT

What Actik Core does better (5) and where SWIFT LT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.4Brightness & throw3.4
5.0Battery & charging4.1

Why is Actik Core better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 1,220 cd2.7×
  2. Maximum output625 lm vs 380 lm+64%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 70 m+64%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 60 h+67%
  5. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 880 mAh+42%

Why is SWIFT LT better than Actik Core?

  1. Weight88 g vs 43 g2×
  2. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output625 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh880 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight88 g43 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
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