Two headlamps worth lining up side by side. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| Petzl Swift RL | Coast FL75R | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 73✓ | 73 |
| Max lumens | 1100 lm✓ | 1000 lm |
| Weight | 3.5 oz✓ | 3.7 oz |
| Beam distance | 155 m | 168 m✓ |
| Max runtime | n/s | 14 h |
| Price | $130 | $50✓ |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Hybrid |
| Water rating | IPX4 | n/s |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Swift RL in blue, FL75R in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Petzl Swift RL and Coast FL75R take different routes to the same job. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The Swift RL is brighter (1100 vs 1000 lm) and 6 g lighter. The FL75R is a longer beam (168 vs 155 m) and $80 cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (73 vs 73), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Swift RL if you care most about brightness and low weight, which makes it the better call for your priorities. Pick the FL75R if longer throw and price matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The Petzl Swift RL. It is brighter (1100 vs 1000 lm) than the FL75R.
The Petzl Swift RL. It is 6 g lighter than the FL75R.
They are nearly tied at 73 and 73 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Swift RL for brightness, or the FL75R for longer throw. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.