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Nitecore NU27 vs Petzl Aria 1R

What NU27 does better (4) and where Aria 1R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
6.0Brightness & throw4.2
4.8Battery & charging6.3
5.3Build & durability6.3

Why is NU27 better than Aria 1R?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,705 cd vs 1,410 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 75 m+64%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 475 lm+26%
  4. Weight56 g vs 94 g+68%

Why is Aria 1R better than NU27?

  1. Maximum runtime57 h vs 110 h+93%
  2. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+47%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $456.3
Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity3,705 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity850 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight56 g94 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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