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Ledlenser MH3 vs Petzl Nao RL

What MH3 does better (1) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw8.7

Why is MH3 better than Nao RL?

  1. Weight92 g vs 145 g+58%

Why is Nao RL better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 1,500 lm7.5×
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 80 h2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 200 m+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.3
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output200 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
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h80 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight92 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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