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Nitecore NU21 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB
What NU21 does better (1) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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2.8Brightness & throw4.0
3.3Battery & charging7.8
5.4Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU21 better than Aria 1 RGB?
- Weight44 g vs 105 g2.4×
Why is Aria 1 RGB better than NU21?
- Maximum runtime37 h vs 110 h3×
- Maximum output360 lm vs 475 lm+32%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 75 m+29%
- Peak beam intensity840 cd vs 1,410 cd+68%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 475 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 840 cd | 1,410 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 58 m | 75 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 37 h | 110 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 44 g | 105 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Green / blue / RGB light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
