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Petzl SWIFT LT vs Petzl Tikka Core

What SWIFT LT does better (2) and where Tikka Core wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
6 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw4.0
4.1Battery & charging5.3

Why is SWIFT LT better than Tikka Core?

  1. Weight43 g vs 84 g+95%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is Tikka Core better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 110 h+83%
  2. Maximum output380 lm vs 450 lm+18%
  3. Battery capacity880 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+42%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m vs 75 m+7%
  5. Peak beam intensity1,220 cd vs 1,410 cd+16%
  6. Runtime at maximum output120 min vs 150 min+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output380 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,220 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity880 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight43 g84 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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