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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Petzl Nao LT

What H15R Core does better (4) and where Nao LT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $150
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
9.4Brightness & throw4.3
7.5Battery & charging4.6
3.6Build & durability8.2

Why is H15R Core better than Nao LT?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 600 lm4.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 75 m4×
  3. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 1,410 cd15.9×
  4. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 1,250 mAh3.8×

Why is Nao LT better than H15R Core?

  1. Weight380 g vs 90 g4.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  3. Maximum runtime80 h vs 85 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity4,800 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight380 g90 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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