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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT vs Petzl Nao LT

What HA29 UHE MCT does better (4) and where Nao LT 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 Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
7.3Brightness & throw4.3
7.9Battery & charging4.6
7.8Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 75 m2.3×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity7,140 cd vs 1,410 cd5.1×
  4. Maximum runtime122 h vs 85 h+44%

Why is Nao LT better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Weight112 g vs 90 g+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,140 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime122 h85 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
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight112 g90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
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