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Fenix HM53R vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What HM53R does better (3) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $50
6.9Brightness & throw3.9
7.7Battery & charging7.2
8.0Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 450 lm2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 75 m2.1×
  3. Maximum runtime135 h vs 110 h+23%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than HM53R?

Aria 1R Rgb has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Maximum runtime135 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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