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Nextorch eStar vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

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

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
8.3Brightness & throw5.4
5.7Battery & charging5.0
5.5Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 625 lm2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 3,310 cd3.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 115 m+78%
  4. Maximum runtime115 h vs 100 h+15%
  5. Weight87 g vs 95 g+9%

Why is Aria 2R 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≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime115 h100 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—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g95 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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