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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $16
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw4.2
8.6Battery & charging6.0
3.7Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is Astro 300 better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 110 h+27%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than Astro 300?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 475 lm+58%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 75 m+44%
  4. Weight100 g vs 94 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight100 g94 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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