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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Petzl Nao RL

What HF8R Core does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.5
6.3Battery & charging6.2

Why is HF8R Core better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 200 m+5%
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 80 h+12%

Why is Nao RL better than HF8R Core?

Nao RL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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