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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What HA29 UHE MCT does better (4) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.3Brightness & throw5.4
7.9Battery & charging5.0
7.8Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 625 lm+92%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,140 cd vs 3,310 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 115 m+47%
  4. Maximum runtime122 h vs 100 h+22%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Weight112 g vs 95 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity7,140 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime122 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight112 g95 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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