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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What H5R Core does better (2) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw3.9
4.3Battery & charging7.2
4.1Build & durability8.8

Why is H5R Core better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 75 m4×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 110 h2.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Maximum runtime50 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight167 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlue, Red, Green
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