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Fenix HL30 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What HL30 does better (2) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.6Brightness & throw4.0
7.2Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL30 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 110 h+82%
  2. Weight74 g vs 105 g+42%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than HL30?

  1. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 1,410 cd2.3×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 475 lm+58%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 75 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime200 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g105 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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