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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

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

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.4
4.2Battery & charging5.0
5.9Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 115 m+13%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 100 h2.9×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
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
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—95 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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