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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.
Why is NU50 better than Aria 2R?
- Maximum output1,400 lm vs 625 lm2.2×
- Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh4×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Aria 2R better than NU50?
- Weight146 g vs 95 g+54%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | 625 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 130 m | 115 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 1,250 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 146 g | 95 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Yellow, Black |









