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Petzl Nao LT vs Silva Smartlight 500

What Nao LT does better (2) and where Smartlight 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Silva Smartlight 500
Silva · 2026Smartlight 500
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
4.6Brightness & throw4.8
8.2Build & durability3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Nao LT better than Smartlight 500?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is Smartlight 500 better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 80 m+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m80 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime85 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight90 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Grey, Black
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