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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Petzl Nao LT

What Deploy 325 does better (2) and where Nao LT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw4.3
3.6Battery & charging4.6
8.0Build & durability8.2

Why is Deploy 325 better than Nao LT?

  1. Weight38 g vs 90 g2.4×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Nao LT better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 600 lm+85%
  2. Maximum runtime30 h vs 85 h2.8×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output325 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h85 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight38 g90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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