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Ledlenser H7R Signature vs Petzl Nao RL

What H7R Signature does better (2) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R Signature
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Signature
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.8Brightness & throw8.5
5.6Battery & charging6.2
3.8Light quality5.7

Why is H7R Signature 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 H7R Signature?

  1. Weight258 g vs 145 g+78%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,500 lm+25%
  3. Maximum runtime65 h vs 80 h+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 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)80—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Weight258 g145 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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