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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

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

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw4.0
4.2Battery & charging7.8
5.9Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Aria 1 RGB?

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

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than HF4R Core?

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

Side by side

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
Battery—AAA
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
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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