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Petzl Swift RL vs Petzl Tactikka Core

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

Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
6.6Brightness & throw4.2
3.2Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Swift RL better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 450 lm2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 90 m+72%

Why is Tactikka Core better than Swift RL?

  1. Weight110 g vs 78 g+41%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 130 h+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight110 g78 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
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