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Nitecore HU2000 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What HU2000 does better (4) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
7.5Brightness & throw5.4
5.8Battery & charging6.8
9.6Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HU2000 better than Aria 2 RGB?

  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%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than HU2000?

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

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $508.7
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
Maximum runtime66 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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