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Nitecore NU30 vs Petzl Actik 450

What NU30 does better (2) and where Actik 450 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Petzl Actik 450
Petzl · 2025Actik 450
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.5Brightness & throw4.5
6.1Battery & charging6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU30 better than Actik 450?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 100 m+30%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Actik 450 better than NU30?

  1. Maximum runtime97 h vs 100 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Petzl Actik 450Petzl Actik 450≈ $456.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,062 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs141
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Blue
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