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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What Deploy 325 does better (1) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw4.3
4.1Battery & charging8.2
7.9Build & durability5.6

Why is Deploy 325 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Weight38 g vs 105 g2.8×

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 110 h3.7×
  2. Maximum output325 lm vs 475 lm+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output325 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g105 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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