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Petzl Swift RL vs Silva Runner Free 2 Ultra

What Swift RL does better (2) and where Runner Free 2 Ultra wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Silva Runner Free 2 Ultra
Silva · 2023Runner Free 2 Ultra
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $90
7.2Brightness & throw6.3
3.5Build & durability2.5

Why is Swift RL better than Runner Free 2 Ultra?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 500 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 4 h25×

Why is Runner Free 2 Ultra better than Swift RL?

Runner Free 2 Ultra has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h4 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Size & weight
Weight110 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Grey
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