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Nitecore HC75 UHE vs Petzl Nao RL

What HC75 UHE does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
8.6Brightness & throw8.5
7.6Battery & charging6.2
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC75 UHE better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+72%
  3. Maximum runtime84 h vs 80 h+5%

Why is Nao RL better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Weight209 g vs 145 g+44%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)192 m vs 200 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity9,216 cd vs 10,000 cd+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity9,216 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)192 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs8—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,500 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime84 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Weight209 g145 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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