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Fenix HL32R-T vs Petzl Aria 2R

What HL32R-T does better (4) and where Aria 2R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Aria 2R
Petzl · 2023Aria 2R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
6.7Brightness & throw5.7
7.8Battery & charging5.9
4.7Build & durability6.3

Why is HL32R-T better than Aria 2R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 625 lm+28%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  3. Maximum runtime150 h vs 100 h+50%
  4. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%

Why is Aria 2R better than HL32R-T?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Weight107 g vs 95 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $707.1
Petzl Aria 2RPetzl Aria 2R≈ $656.7
Light output
Maximum output800 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g95 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedYellow, Black
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