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Petzl Nao LT vs Petzl Swift RL

What Nao LT does better (3) and where Swift RL wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $100
4.6Brightness & throw7.2
5.0Battery & charging6.2
8.1Build & durability3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Nao LT better than Swift RL?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight90 g vs 110 g+22%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 5 h+43%

Why is Swift RL better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 155 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,100 lm+83%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,410 cd vs 6,010 cd4.3×
  4. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+88%
  5. Maximum runtime85 h vs 100 h+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $757.0
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m155 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime85 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3.5 h5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight90 g110 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
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