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Nitecore NU43 vs Petzl Nao RL

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Nitecore NU43 Petzl Nao RL
Weight 116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 lb
as listed, bracket and headband included; accu ingebouwd
 145 g · 0.145 kg · 0.32 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU43
116 g

Lightweight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 1400 lumen max output, spot and flood beams and an IP68 rating.

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Petzl Nao RL
145 g

High-output 1500-lumen rechargeable headlamp with Reactive Lighting that auto-adjusts brightness to the surroundings.

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Nitecore NU43 vs Petzl Nao RL: which should you buy?

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