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Nitecore NU31 vs Petzl Aria 1
What NU31 does better (5) and where Aria 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU31 better than Aria 1?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 75 m+93%
- Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 1,410 cd3.7×
- Maximum output550 lm vs 475 lm+16%
- Maximum runtime147 h vs 110 h+34%
- Weight96 g vs 105 g+9%
Why is Aria 1 better than NU31?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 550 lm | 475 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 5,260 cd | 1,410 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 145 m | 75 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 147 h | 110 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 130 mm | — |
| Weight | 96 g | 105 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
