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Petzl Xena vs Vixen SG-L02

What Xena does better (0) and where SG-L02 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
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Vixen SG-L02
Vixen · 2024SG-L02
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $75
8.0Brightness & throw2.2
3.8Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is Xena better than SG-L02?

Xena has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SG-L02 better than Xena?

  1. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1206.0
Vixen SG-L02Vixen SG-L02≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output—42 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries4—
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Maximum runtime32 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time4 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width100 mm—
Weight185 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
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