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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What Storm 450 does better (2) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
4.5Brightness & throw4.0
9.0Battery & charging7.8
4.4Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Storm 450 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 75 m+33%
  2. Maximum runtime175 h vs 110 h+59%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than Storm 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 475 lm+6%
  2. Weight120 g vs 105 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime175 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm—
Weight120 g105 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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