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Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What HL18R-T does better (0) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.4
2.8Battery & charging6.8
3.5Build & durability5.5

Why is HL18R-T better than Aria 2 RGB?

HL18R-T has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than HL18R-T?

  1. Maximum runtime43 h vs 100 h2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,680 cd vs 3,310 cd+97%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 115 m+40%
  4. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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