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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Petzl Nao RL

What HM61R V2.0 does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.4Brightness & throw8.5
8.9Battery & charging6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 80 h3.8×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+6%

Why is Nao RL better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 200 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 10,000 cd+52%
  3. Weight152 g vs 145 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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