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Petzl Swift RL vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What Swift RL does better (3) and where Free 1200 XS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.6
6.2Battery & charging4.3
3.4Build & durability4.1

Why is Swift RL better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 35 h2.9×
  2. Weight110 g vs 230 g2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 150 m+3%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than Swift RL?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,200 lm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight110 g230 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Black
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