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Fenix HL30 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

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

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw5.4
7.2Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL30 better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 100 h2×
  2. Weight74 g vs 106 g+43%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 115 m2.3×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 625 lm2.1×
  3. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 3,310 cd5.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime200 h100 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 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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