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Petzl Swift RL vs VARTA H30R

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

Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $19
6.6Brightness & throw2.9
3.2Build & durability5.1

Why is Swift RL better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 100 lm11×
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 21 h4.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 91 m+70%

Why is H30R better than Swift RL?

  1. Weight110 g vs 47 g2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.0
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m91 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h21 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight110 g47 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
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