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Nitecore NWH20 vs Petzl Nao LT

What NWH20 does better (2) and where Nao LT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw4.3
4.7Battery & charging4.6
4.7Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is NWH20 better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m vs 75 m+19%
  2. Peak beam intensity1,980 cd vs 1,410 cd+40%

Why is Nao LT better than NWH20?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 85 h+67%
  2. Weight149 g vs 90 g+66%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,980 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime51 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight149 g90 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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