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Petzl Iko Core vs Petzl Nao LT

What Iko Core does better (2) and where Nao LT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw4.3
4.3Battery & charging4.6

Why is Iko Core better than Nao LT?

  1. Weight79 g vs 90 g+14%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is Nao LT better than Iko Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,250 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight79 g90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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