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Dräger PX1 vs Petzl PIXA R

What PX1 does better (2) and where PIXA R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Dräger PX1
Dräger · 2025PX1
2 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl PIXA R
Petzl · 2025PIXA R
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw5.0

Why is PX1 better than PIXA R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 90 m+67%
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 12 h+25%

Why is PIXA R better than PX1?

  1. Maximum output120 lm vs 600 lm5×
  2. Weight185 g vs 130 g+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Dräger PX1Dräger PX1≈ $100
Petzl PIXA RPetzl PIXA R≈ $755.3
Light output
Maximum output120 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XT-E—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries4—
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime15 h12 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Length / height167 mm—
Weight185 g130 g
Modes & features
ColoursYellowBlack, Yellow
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