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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux vs Petzl Aria 2

What Spot 400-R Bordeaux does better (2) and where Aria 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-R Bordeaux
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw5.7
9.8Battery & charging7.6

Why is Spot 400-R Bordeaux better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 100 h2×
  2. Weight86 g vs 106 g+23%

Why is Aria 2 better than Spot 400-R Bordeaux?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 625 lm+56%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 115 m+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $408.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA, AA
Maximum runtime200 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight86 g106 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursRedYellow, Black
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