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Fenix HP16R vs Petzl Nao RL

What HP16R does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
8.6Brightness & throw8.5
8.4Battery & charging6.2
3.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP16R better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 80 h3.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 200 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 10,000 cd+63%

Why is Nao RL better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 1,500 lm+20%
  2. Weight216 g vs 145 g+49%
  3. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g145 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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