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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What HF4R Core does better (3) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw4.2
4.6Battery & charging6.0
5.8Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 75 m+73%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 475 lm+5%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 110 h3.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
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
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—94 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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