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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What HL12R V2.0 does better (2) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw3.9
5.4Battery & charging7.2
6.3Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 75 m+67%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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