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Ledlenser H15R Core vs Petzl Nao RL

What H15R Core does better (4) and where Nao RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $150
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw8.5
7.5Battery & charging6.2
3.0Light quality5.7

Why is H15R Core better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,500 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 10,000 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 200 m+50%
  4. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+50%

Why is Nao RL better than H15R Core?

  1. Weight380 g vs 145 g2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Weight380 g145 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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