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Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Swift LT
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fenix HL18R-T is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Petzl Swift LT (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Petzl Swift LT
43 g
Ultra-compact USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 380 lumens and red night-vision mode. Made with 50% recycled materials. IPX4 rain resistant.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HL18R-T wins — at 42 g it is 1 g (2%) lighter than the Petzl Swift LT (43 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.