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Nitecore NU31 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What NU31 does better (4) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $50
5.9Brightness & throw5.4
7.3Battery & charging6.8
5.0Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU31 better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 115 m+26%
  2. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 3,310 cd+59%
  3. Maximum runtime147 h vs 100 h+47%
  4. Weight96 g vs 106 g+10%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 625 lm+14%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output550 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h100 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 g106 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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