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Petzl SWIFT LT vs Silva Smartlight 500

What SWIFT LT does better (0) and where Smartlight 500 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $45
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Silva Smartlight 500
Silva · 2026Smartlight 500
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
3.8Brightness & throw4.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is SWIFT LT better than Smartlight 500?

SWIFT LT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Smartlight 500 better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Maximum output380 lm vs 500 lm+32%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m vs 80 m+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $455.0
Light output
Maximum output380 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m80 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity880 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight43 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Grey, Black
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