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Black Diamond Spot 400-r vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What Spot 400-r does better (2) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 400-r
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-r
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.3Brightness & throw4.0
2.2Battery & charging7.8
7.7Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Spot 400-r better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Weight86 g vs 105 g+22%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than Spot 400-r?

  1. Maximum runtime8 h vs 110 h13.8×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 475 lm+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime8 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width100 mm—
Body diameter / depth100 mm—
Weight86 g105 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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