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Nextorch iStar vs Petzl Aria 1R Rgb

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

Nextorch iStar
Nextorch · 2025iStar
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw4.3
7.5Build & durability8.8

Why is iStar better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 75 m+7%

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than iStar?

  1. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch iStarNextorch iStar≈ $456.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm450 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Maximum runtime—110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Colours—Blue, Red, Green
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