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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 2R

What HM50R V2.0 does better (3) and where Aria 2R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Aria 2R
Petzl · 2023Aria 2R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
5.9Brightness & throw5.7
4.9Battery & charging5.9
8.2Build & durability6.3

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than Aria 2R?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 625 lm+12%
  2. Weight78 g vs 95 g+22%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 2R better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 100 h2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2RPetzl Aria 2R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output700 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g95 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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