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Petzl Nao RL vs Silva Cross 7X

What Nao RL does better (5) and where Cross 7X wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Silva Cross 7X
Silva · 2021Cross 7X
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $110
8.7Brightness & throw6.9
6.5Battery & charging2.6

Why is Nao RL better than Cross 7X?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 600 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 13 h6.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 140 m+43%
  4. Weight145 g vs 198 g+37%
  5. Charging time3.5 h vs 4 h+14%

Why is Cross 7X better than Nao RL?

Cross 7X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Silva Cross 7XSilva Cross 7X≈ $1105.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m140 m
Runtime at maximum output1,440 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h13 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time3.5 h4 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight145 g198 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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