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Nitecore NU20 vs Petzl Xena

What NU20 does better (3) and where Xena wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
6.1Score
3 advantages
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
4.4Brightness & throw8.0
5.1Battery & charging3.4
6.1Build & durability3.8
8.3Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU20 better than Xena?

  1. Maximum runtime97 h vs 32 h3×
  2. Weight38 g vs 185 g4.9×
  3. Charging time1 h vs 4 h4×

Why is Xena better than NU20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m vs 170 m+56%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1206.0
Light output
Maximum output360 lm—
Peak beam intensity2,963 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h32 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h4 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight38 g185 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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