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Petzl SWIFT LT vs VARTA H30R

What SWIFT LT does better (3) and where H30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $19
3.6Brightness & throw3.2

Why is SWIFT LT better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output380 lm vs 100 lm3.8×
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 21 h2.9×
  3. Weight43 g vs 47 g+9%

Why is H30R better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m vs 91 m+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.9
VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.1
Light output
Maximum output380 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity1,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)70 m91 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity880 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h21 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight43 g47 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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