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#9 on this list
Swift RL
Petzl
Trail-running specific with reactive dimming — great for shoulder-season fastpacking.
- Price
- $150 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#10 on this list
Vizz
Princeton Tec
AAA-powered, waterproof, red-light. Best 'give one to every guest at camp' headlamp.
- Price
- $150 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | Swift RL | Vizz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Petzl | — |
| Model | Swift RL | — |
| Weight | 100g (approx.) | — |
| Max Output | 900 lumens | — |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion | — |
| Technology | Reactive Lighting | — |
| Power Source | — | 3x AAA Alkaline or Lithium |
| Max Lumens | — | 420 lumens |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX7 (Waterproof) |
| Weight (with batteries) | — | 92 grams (3.25 oz) |
| Beam Distance | — | Up to 90 meters |
| Light Modes | — | Spot, Flood, Red |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Swift RL
- Reactive Lighting automatically adjusts brightness and beam
- High lumen output suitable for fast, technical terrain
- Lightweight and compact design for minimal bulk
- Integrated rechargeable battery for convenience
- Ergonomic headband provides excellent stability during motion
- Premium price point compared to standard headlamps
- Non-user-replaceable integrated battery
- Reactive Lighting can be disorienting for some users initially
Vizz
- Truly waterproof (IPX7 rated) and highly durable construction
- Simple, intuitive single-button operation
- Dedicated red light mode preserves night vision
- Runs on readily available AAA batteries
- Excellent value for its robust performance and features
- Not the brightest headlamp available on the market
- Slightly heavier and bulkier than some competitors
- Battery life performance with alkaline can be inconsistent
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