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Fenix HM70R vs Petzl Nao RL

What HM70R does better (2) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.5
6.5Battery & charging6.2
3.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 80 h+25%

Why is Nao RL better than HM70R?

  1. Weight206 g vs 145 g+42%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 200 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 10,000 cd+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g145 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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