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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Nao RL

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw8.5
4.2Battery & charging6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Nao RL?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is Nao RL better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,500 lm3×
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 80 h2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 200 m+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h80 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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