Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What Spot 400-R Bordeaux does better (3) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-R Bordeaux

7.0Score

3 advantages≈ $40

Higher score

Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB

6.1Score

1 advantage≈ $40

4.2Brightness & throw4.0

9.6Battery & charging7.8

5.9Features5.9

Why is Spot 400-R Bordeaux better than Aria 1 RGB?

Specifications

Only differences	Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux≈ $407.0	Petzl Aria 1 RGB≈ $406.1
Light output
Maximum output	400 lm	475 lm
Peak beam intensity	—	1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	100 m	75 m
Runtime at maximum output	—	120 min
Light source	LED	LED
Battery & charging
Battery	Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po	AAA
Maximum runtime	200 h	110 h
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx7
Body material	—	Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight	86 g	105 g
Modes & features
Strobe	—	Yes
Red light	Yes	Yes
Green / blue / RGB light	—	Yes
Colours	Red	—