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Nitecore NU27 vs Petzl Aria 2

What NU27 does better (3) and where Aria 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw5.7
4.8Battery & charging7.6
5.3Build & durability7.6

Why is NU27 better than Aria 2?

  1. Weight56 g vs 106 g+89%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 115 m+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,705 cd vs 3,310 cd+12%

Why is Aria 2 better than NU27?

  1. Maximum runtime57 h vs 100 h+75%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 625 lm+4%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $456.3
Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $408.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,705 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m115 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, AA
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight56 g106 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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