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Petzl Swift RL Headlamp vs Petzl Tikka

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

Petzl Tikka is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Petzl Swift RL Headlamp (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Petzl Swift RL Headlamp Petzl Tikka
Weight 92 g · 0.092 kg · 0.20 lb 91 g · 0.091 kg · 0.20 lb
Brand Petzl Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
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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Petzl Tikka
91 g

Classic 300-lumen headlamp. Reliable all-purpose headlamp.

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Petzl Swift RL Headlamp vs Petzl Tikka: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Tikka wins — at 91 g it is 1 g (1%) lighter than the Petzl Swift RL Headlamp (92 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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