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Nitecore NWH20 vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What NWH20 does better (2) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw3.9
4.7Battery & charging7.2
4.7Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NWH20 better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m vs 75 m+19%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than NWH20?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 110 h2.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,980 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime51 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight149 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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