4.53 of 5 stars
Petzl - Headlamp Actik Core - Head torch tested
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Alan
14.10.2026Perfect
As you would expect from Petzl, well designed & robust.
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- Long burn time
- Robust
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
- Easy handling
- Brightness easy to adjust
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Paul
20.03.2026Incredibly stiff rotation mechanism
I got a blue version. The notched rotation to angle the light and access the battery to charge was almost impossible to turn. When it has been turned to access the battery, twisting it back into position was fiddly and very hard. It appears the lugs that slide through the notches are fractionally too large. I sent back to Petzl UK and they did not acknowledge the problem but sent a replacement. It was exactly the same. Maybe it is a batch issue if others work ok.
Secondly, the red light can only be turned on by starting with the white light. On the previous model you pressed & held the on button to get red: much better design.
That said it sits on the head comfortably and gives a good bright light etc.
I can only recommend it if the rotation mechanism works easily: check before purchase.
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- Long burn time
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I got a blue version. The notched rotation to angle the light and access the battery to charge was almost impossible to turn. When it has been turned to access the battery, twisting it back into position was fiddly and very hard. It appears the lugs that slide through the notches are fractionally too large. I sent back to Petzl UK and they did not acknowledge the problem but sent a replacement. It was exactly the same. Maybe it is a batch issue if others work ok.
Secondly, the red light can only be turned on by starting with the white light. On the previous model you pressed & held the on button to get red: much better design.
That said it sits on the head comfortably and gives a good bright light etc.
I can only recommend it if the rotation mechanism works easily: check before purchase.
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Long burn time
As you would expect from Petzl, well designed & robust.
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Long burn time Robust Lightweight Waterproof Easy handling Brightness easy to adjust Packed dimensions
Hi Debbie, it needs a normal USB C cable to charge, it's very likely you already own one to charge your phone or laptop.
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Bright Easy handling Robust
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Waterproof Robust Lightweight Bright Easy handling Brightness easy to adjust Packed dimensions
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Bright Lightweight Packed dimensions
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by Martin helpful
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Long burn time Robust Bright Brightness easy to adjust Packed dimensions
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Lightweight Bright Brightness easy to adjust Robust Long burn time Price / performance
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Short burn time
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Lightweight Easy handling Bright Long burn time Price / performance
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by Michael helpful
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Brightness easy to adjust Long burn time Easy handling Price / performance Bright Lightweight Robust
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Bright
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Lightweight Bright Easy handling Robust Brightness easy to adjust
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Packed dimensions Easy handling Brightness easy to adjust Robust
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Easy handling Price / performance Long burn time Bright
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Packed dimensions Lightweight Easy handling