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Nitecore NU43 vs Petzl Swift RL Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Petzl Swift RL Headlamp is the lighter option — 24 g lighter than the Nitecore NU43 (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Nitecore NU43
116 g
Lightweight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 1400 lumen max output, spot and flood beams and an IP68 rating.
Check price Full details →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.
Check price Full details →Nitecore NU43 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 24 g (21%) lighter than the Nitecore NU43 (116 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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