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Nitecore NU20 vs Petzl Aria 2

What NU20 does better (1) and where Aria 2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
6.2Score
1 advantage
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.7
5.0Battery & charging7.5
6.1Build & durability7.6

Why is NU20 better than Aria 2?

  1. Weight38 g vs 106 g2.8×

Why is Aria 2 better than NU20?

  1. Maximum output360 lm vs 625 lm+74%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m vs 115 m+6%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity2,963 cd vs 3,310 cd+12%
  5. Maximum runtime97 h vs 100 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $408.2
Light output
Maximum output360 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity2,963 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA, AA
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight38 g106 g
Modes & features
LockoutYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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