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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Aria 1

What HF4R Core does better (2) and where Aria 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $35
6.5Brightness & throw4.2
4.6Battery & charging8.3
5.8Build & durability6.0

Why is HF4R Core better than Aria 1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 75 m+73%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 475 lm+5%

Why is Aria 1 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 110 h3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $356.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime35 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—105 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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