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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Petzl Aria 1

What Astro 300-R does better (2) and where Aria 1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw4.2
4.9Battery & charging8.3
3.7Build & durability6.0

Why is Astro 300-R better than Aria 1?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 110 h+27%
  2. Weight100 g vs 105 g+5%

Why is Aria 1 better than Astro 300-R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 475 lm+58%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $356.2
Light output
Maximum output300 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime140 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight100 g105 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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