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Nitecore NU31 vs Petzl Aria 1R

What NU31 does better (3) and where Aria 1R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.9Brightness & throw4.8
7.3Battery & charging2.1
5.0Build & durability6.4

Why is NU31 better than Aria 1R?

  1. Maximum runtime147 h vs 3 h49×
  2. Maximum output550 lm vs 450 lm+22%
  3. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+44%

Why is Aria 1R better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Weight96 g vs 94 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $454.6
Light output
Maximum output550 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h3 h
RechargeableYesYes
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 g94 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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