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Nextorch iStar Natural vs Petzl Aria 1R

What iStar Natural does better (3) and where Aria 1R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.2
3.3Battery & charging6.3
4.2Build & durability6.3

Why is iStar Natural better than Aria 1R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 75 m+7%
  2. Weight70 g vs 94 g+34%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 1,410 cd+13%

Why is Aria 1R better than iStar Natural?

  1. Maximum runtime21 h vs 110 h5.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Maximum output450 lm vs 475 lm+6%
  4. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output450 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,100 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime21 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Head diameter / width39 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight70 g94 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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