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Acebeam H16 vs Petzl Aria 2

What H16 does better (1) and where Aria 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.2

Why is H16 better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 450 lm+44%

Why is Aria 2 better than H16?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 100 h+72%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 100 m+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $456.4
Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $457.0
Light output
Maximum output650 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m100 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA, AA
Maximum runtime58 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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