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Klarus HL1 vs Petzl Aria 2

What HL1 does better (3) and where Aria 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $45
7.1Brightness & throw5.7
7.5Battery & charging7.5

Why is HL1 better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 625 lm+92%
  2. Weight56 g vs 106 g+89%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 115 m+9%

Why is Aria 2 better than HL1?

Aria 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $458.1
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA, AA
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight56 g106 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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