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Nitecore HA27 UHE vs Petzl Aria 2

What HA27 UHE does better (2) and where Aria 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
6.9Brightness & throw5.2
4.0Build & durability7.7

Why is HA27 UHE better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 450 lm+78%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 100 m+50%

Why is Aria 2 better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 100 h+54%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $457.0
Light output
Maximum output800 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity5,632 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA, AA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime65 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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