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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Petzl Nao RL

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

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $16
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw8.5
8.2Battery & charging6.2

Why is Astro 300 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?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,500 lm5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 200 m3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
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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