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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Petzl Nao RL

What Astro 300-R does better (2) and where Nao RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw8.7
4.8Battery & charging6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Astro 300-R better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 80 h+75%
  2. Weight100 g vs 145 g+45%

Why is Nao RL better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,500 lm5×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Size & weight
Weight100 g145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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