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Nextorch iStar Natural vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What iStar Natural does better (1) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw5.4
3.0Battery & charging6.8
4.0Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is iStar Natural better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Weight70 g vs 106 g+51%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than iStar Natural?

  1. Maximum runtime21 h vs 100 h4.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 3,310 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 115 m+44%
  4. Maximum output450 lm vs 625 lm+39%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime21 h100 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 g106 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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