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Nitecore NU30 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

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

Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw5.7
6.5Battery & charging7.6
4.8Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU30 better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,062 cd vs 3,310 cd+23%
  3. Weight90 g vs 106 g+18%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than NU30?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Maximum runtime97 h vs 100 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,062 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs14—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
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)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g106 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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