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Nitecore NU31 vs Petzl Aria 1

What NU31 does better (4) and where Aria 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
6.5Brightness & throw3.5
5.2Build & durability5.7

Why is NU31 better than Aria 1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 70 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output550 lm vs 350 lm+57%
  3. Maximum runtime147 h vs 100 h+47%
  4. Weight96 g vs 105 g+9%

Why is Aria 1 better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.2
Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $354.5
Light output
Maximum output550 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m70 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Weight96 g105 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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