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Nextorch eStar vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

What eStar does better (5) and where Aria 1R Rgb wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $55
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $50
8.7Brightness & throw4.2
6.1Battery & charging6.0
5.5Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 475 lm2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 75 m2.7×
  3. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 1,410 cd7.5×
  4. Weight87 g vs 94 g+8%
  5. Maximum runtime115 h vs 110 h+5%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than eStar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+4%
Specifications

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Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $558.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime115 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g94 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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