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Nitecore NU30 vs Petzl Aria 1

What NU30 does better (3) and where Aria 1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $35
5.8Brightness & throw3.5
4.8Build & durability5.7

Why is NU30 better than Aria 1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 70 m+86%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 350 lm+43%
  3. Weight90 g vs 105 g+17%

Why is Aria 1 better than NU30?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Maximum runtime97 h vs 100 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.8
Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $354.5
Light output
Maximum output500 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity4,062 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m70 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs14—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g105 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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