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BioLite 425 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What 425 does better (1) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.4
5.2Battery & charging6.8
4.3Build & durability5.5

Why is 425 better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Weight78 g vs 106 g+36%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 625 lm+47%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight78 g106 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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