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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (5) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ $55
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
6.5Brightness & throw4.2
7.3Battery & charging6.0
7.7Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 1,410 cd2.8×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 475 lm+68%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 75 m+67%
  4. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+52%
  5. Maximum runtime160 h vs 110 h+45%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight103 g vs 94 g+10%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)80—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,900 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width57.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth47 mm—
Weight103 g94 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursOrange, Red, BlackBlue, Red, Green
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