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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw5.4
8.2Battery & charging5.0
3.4Build & durability8.0

Why is Astro 300 better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 100 h+40%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 115 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 625 lm2.1×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  4. Weight100 g vs 95 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h100 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
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight100 g95 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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