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Fenix HM23 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What HM23 does better (1) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw4.0

Why is HM23 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Weight42 g vs 105 g2.5×

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output240 lm vs 475 lm+98%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 75 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity990 cd vs 1,410 cd+42%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Light output
Maximum output240 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g105 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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