Petzl Iko Core Headlamp vs Petzl Swift LT
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
500-lumen headlamp with rechargeable CORE battery via USB. Slim profile with a flexible headband. Red lighting mode for night vision. 80g including battery.
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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Petzl Iko Core Headlamp vs Petzl Swift LT: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Swift LT wins — at 43 g it is 37 g (46%) lighter than the Petzl Iko Core Headlamp (80 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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