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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Petzl Aria 1R

What Deploy 325 does better (3) and where Aria 1R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
3.4Brightness & throw4.8
3.6Battery & charging2.1
8.0Build & durability6.4

Why is Deploy 325 better than Aria 1R?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 3 h10×
  2. Weight38 g vs 94 g2.5×
  3. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Aria 1R better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 450 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $454.6
Light output
Maximum output325 lm450 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h3 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g94 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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