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Ledlenser HF4R vs Petzl Nao RL

What HF4R does better (0) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R better than Nao RL?

HF4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Nao RL better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 1,500 lm2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 200 m+54%
  3. Maximum runtime45 h vs 80 h+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output650 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
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h80 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
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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