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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 2

What HL12R V2.0 does better (4) and where Aria 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.2
6.2Build & durability7.7

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Aria 2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 100 m+25%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%
  3. Weight73 g vs 106 g+45%
  4. Maximum runtime112 h vs 100 h+12%

Why is Aria 2 better than HL12R V2.0?

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

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $457.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA, AA
Battery capacity950 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g106 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursPurpleYellow, Black
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