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Acebeam H30 vs Petzl Nao RL

What H30 does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H30
Acebeam · 2021H30
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $140
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
6.5Brightness & throw8.5
8.7Battery & charging6.2
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is H30 better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2.7×
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 80 h2.5×
  3. Weight80 g vs 145 g+81%

Why is Nao RL better than H30?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,500 cd vs 10,000 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m vs 200 m+69%
  3. Runtime at maximum output120 min vs 1,440 min12×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H30Acebeam H30≈ $1408.1
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,500 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Size & weight
Length / height89.4 mm—
Weight80 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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