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Ledlenser H7R vs Petzl Nao RL

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

Ledlenser H7R
Ledlenser · 2020H7R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.5
5.2Battery & charging6.2
7.5Light quality5.7

Why is H7R 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?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+50%
  2. Weight281 g vs 145 g+94%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 80 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H7RLedlenser H7R≈ $1207.6
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,000 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)90—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight281 g145 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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