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Petzl Nao RL vs VARTA H30R

What Nao RL does better (3) and where H30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $19
8.5Brightness & throw2.9

Why is Nao RL better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 100 lm15×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 91 m2.2×
  3. Maximum runtime80 h vs 21 h3.8×

Why is H30R better than Nao RL?

  1. Weight145 g vs 47 g3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m91 m
Runtime at maximum output1,440 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h21 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight145 g47 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlack—
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