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Ledlenser H5 Core vs Petzl Nao LT

What H5 Core does better (1) and where Nao LT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5 Core
Ledlenser · 2021H5 Core
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw4.6

Why is H5 Core better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 75 m2.1×

Why is Nao LT better than H5 Core?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 85 h4.2×
  2. Maximum output350 lm vs 600 lm+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $757.0
Light output
Maximum output350 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h85 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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