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Nitecore NU43 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB
What NU43 does better (4) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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6.3Brightness & throw5.4
8.5Battery & charging6.8
5.6Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU43 better than Aria 2 RGB?
- Maximum output1,400 lm vs 625 lm2.2×
- Maximum runtime165 h vs 100 h+65%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
- Peak beam intensity3,800 cd vs 3,310 cd+15%
Why is Aria 2 RGB better than NU43?
- Weight116 g vs 106 g+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | 625 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,800 cd | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 130 m | 115 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 165 h | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 116 g | 106 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Green / blue / RGB light | — | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
