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Nitecore NU50 vs Petzl Aria 2R

What NU50 does better (4) and where Aria 2R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Petzl Aria 2R
Petzl · 2023Aria 2R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw5.7
8.0Battery & charging5.9
7.0Build & durability6.3

Why is NU50 better than Aria 2R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 625 lm2.2×
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 2R better than NU50?

  1. Weight146 g vs 95 g+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Petzl Aria 2RPetzl Aria 2R≈ $656.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity5,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight146 g95 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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