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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl Nao LT

What HM61R V3.0 does better (5) and where Nao LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
8.3Brightness & throw4.3
9.2Battery & charging4.6
7.2Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than Nao LT?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 600 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 75 m2.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 1,410 cd6.7×
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh3.2×
  5. Maximum runtime300 h vs 85 h3.5×

Why is Nao LT better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight168 g vs 90 g+87%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g90 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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