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Ledlenser MH11 vs Petzl Nao RL

What MH11 does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH11
Ledlenser · 2019MH11
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.5
6.5Battery & charging6.2
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH11 better than Nao RL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)399 m vs 200 m+100%
  2. Peak beam intensity39,800 cd vs 10,000 cd4×
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 80 h+25%

Why is Nao RL better than MH11?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+50%
  2. Weight179 g vs 145 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH11Ledlenser MH11≈ $1807.0
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity39,800 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)399 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight179 g145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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