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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb vs Petzl Nao RL

What Aria 1R Rgb does better (2) and where Nao RL wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw8.7
6.0Battery & charging6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than Nao RL?

  1. Weight94 g vs 145 g+54%
  2. Maximum runtime110 h vs 80 h+38%

Why is Nao RL better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum output475 lm vs 1,500 lm3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 200 m2.7×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,410 cd vs 10,000 cd7.1×
  4. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 3,200 mAh2.6×
  5. Runtime at maximum output120 min vs 1,440 min12×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output475 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight94 g145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlue, Red, GreenBlack
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