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Petzl Nao RL vs Petzl Swift RL

What Nao RL does better (5) and where Swift RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
8.5Brightness & throw6.6
6.2Battery & charging6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Nao RL better than Swift RL?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,100 lm+36%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 155 m+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 6,010 cd+66%
  4. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+36%
  5. Charging time3.5 h vs 5 h+43%

Why is Swift RL better than Nao RL?

  1. Weight145 g vs 110 g+32%
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 100 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m155 m
Runtime at maximum output1,440 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,200 mAh2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3.5 h5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Size & weight
Weight145 g110 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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