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Ledlenser MH5 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What MH5 does better (2) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw4.0
3.2Battery & charging7.8
4.4Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH5 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 75 m2.4×
  2. Weight94 g vs 105 g+12%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than MH5?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 110 h3.1×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 475 lm+19%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime35 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight94 g105 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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