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Fenix HM71R vs Petzl Nao RL

What HM71R does better (4) and where Nao RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
9.0Brightness & throw8.5
9.2Battery & charging6.2
7.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 80 h5×
  2. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 1,500 lm+80%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 200 m+15%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 10,000 cd+32%

Why is Nao RL better than HM71R?

  1. Weight208 g vs 145 g+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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