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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl Swift RL Headlamp

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Petzl Swift RL Headlamp is the lighter option — 76 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (45% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Fenix HM61R V3.0 Petzl Swift RL Headlamp
Weight 168 g · 0.168 kg · 0.37 lb 92 g · 0.092 kg · 0.20 lb
Brand Fenix Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HM61R V3.0
168 g

Rechargeable multi-use headlamp with spotlight, floodlight and red light, magnetic tail and removable 21700 battery.

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Petzl Swift RL Headlamp
92 g

Rechargeable 1200-lumen headlamp with reactive lighting technology that automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient conditions. USB-C charging.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl Swift RL Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Swift RL Headlamp wins — at 92 g it is 76 g (45%) lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (168 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.

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