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Nitecore NU30 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What NU30 does better (4) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
5.5Brightness & throw4.0
6.1Battery & charging7.8
4.5Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU30 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,062 cd vs 1,410 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 75 m+73%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 475 lm+5%
  4. Weight90 g vs 105 g+17%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than NU30?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Maximum runtime97 h vs 110 h+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity4,062 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs14—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g105 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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