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Petzl DUO RL vs Petzl Nao RL

What DUO RL does better (3) and where Nao RL wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Petzl DUO RL
Petzl · 2022DUO RL
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $580
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw8.5
5.8Battery & charging6.2
5.7Light quality5.7

Why is DUO RL better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,500 lm+87%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 200 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 10,000 cd+63%

Why is Nao RL better than DUO RL?

  1. Weight390 g vs 145 g2.7×
  2. Maximum runtime72 h vs 80 h+11%
  3. Runtime at maximum output1,080 min vs 1,440 min+33%
  4. Charging time4 h vs 3.5 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl DUO RLPetzl DUO RL≈ $5807.5
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output1,080 min1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,200 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime72 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time4 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight390 g145 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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