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Nitecore NWH20 vs Petzl PIXA R

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

Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Petzl PIXA R
Petzl · 2025PIXA R
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $75
4.5Brightness & throw4.6
4.7Battery & charging2.5
4.7Build & durability7.3

Why is NWH20 better than PIXA R?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 12 h4.2×

Why is PIXA R better than NWH20?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  2. Weight149 g vs 130 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Petzl PIXA RPetzl PIXA R≈ $755.0
Light output
Maximum output600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,980 cd2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime51 h12 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
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 g130 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black, Yellow
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