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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw5.4
6.3Battery & charging5.0
2.4Build & durability8.0

Why is HF8R Core better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 625 lm2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 115 m+83%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 100 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—95 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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