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Petzl Nao RL vs Zweibrüder ZB9H

What Nao RL does better (2) and where ZB9H wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Zweibrüder ZB9H
Zweibrüder · 2026ZB9H
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw9.3
6.5Battery & charging6.6
5.6Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is Nao RL better than ZB9H?

  1. Weight145 g vs 252 g+74%
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 50 h+60%

Why is ZB9H better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 260 m+30%
  3. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.4
Zweibrüder ZB9HZweibrüder ZB9H≈ $1208.8
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m260 m
Runtime at maximum output1,440 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight145 g252 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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