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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

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

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw5.7
4.7Battery & charging7.6
5.8Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 100 h2.9×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime35 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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