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Fenix HL16 vs Petzl Aria 1

What HL16 does better (3) and where Aria 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
4.9Brightness & throw3.5
5.1Build & durability5.7

Why is HL16 better than Aria 1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 70 m+49%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%
  3. Weight97 g vs 105 g+8%

Why is Aria 1 better than HL16?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.3
Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $354.5
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m70 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g105 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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