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Nitecore HU2000 vs Petzl Aria 2

What HU2000 does better (3) and where Aria 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $40
8.0Brightness & throw5.7
6.1Battery & charging7.5
9.7Build & durability7.6

Why is HU2000 better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 625 lm3.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 3,310 cd+93%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 115 m+39%

Why is Aria 2 better than HU2000?

  1. Maximum runtime66 h vs 100 h+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $509.1
Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $408.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA, AA
Maximum runtime66 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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