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Ledlenser H7R Core vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What H7R Core does better (3) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw5.7
6.0Battery & charging5.3
3.9Build & durability8.0

Why is H7R Core better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 115 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 3,310 cd6.8×
  3. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 625 lm+60%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than H7R Core?

  1. Weight258 g vs 95 g2.7×
  2. Maximum runtime65 h vs 100 h+54%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight258 g95 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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