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BioLite 425 vs Petzl Aria 1R

What 425 does better (2) and where Aria 1R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $45
4.7Brightness & throw4.8
5.2Battery & charging2.1
4.3Build & durability6.4

Why is 425 better than Aria 1R?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 3 h20×
  2. Weight78 g vs 94 g+21%

Why is Aria 1R better than 425?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Maximum output425 lm vs 450 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $454.6
Light output
Maximum output425 lm450 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h3 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight78 g94 g
Modes & features
Colours—Yellow, Black
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