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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Petzl Nao RL

What H5R Core does better (2) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.5
4.3Battery & charging6.2
2.7Light quality5.7

Why is H5R Core better than Nao RL?

  1. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 10,000 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 200 m+50%

Why is Nao RL better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,500 lm3×
  2. Maximum runtime50 h vs 80 h+60%
  3. Weight167 g vs 145 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output500 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 capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Weight167 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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