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Fenix HL16 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

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

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.0
4.9Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 1,410 cd+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 75 m+39%
  3. Weight97 g vs 105 g+8%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than HL16?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 475 lm+6%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
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—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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