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Nitecore HC65M V2.0 vs Petzl Nao RL

What HC65M V2.0 does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
8.5Brightness & throw8.7
8.5Battery & charging6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output1,750 lm vs 1,500 lm+17%
  2. Maximum runtime110 h vs 80 h+38%
  3. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+9%

Why is Nao RL better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m vs 200 m+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output1,750 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,500 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h80 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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