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Nextorch oStar vs Petzl Aria 2R

What oStar does better (3) and where Aria 2R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Aria 2R
Petzl · 2023Aria 2R
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw5.7
5.5Battery & charging5.9
5.5Build & durability6.3

Why is oStar better than Aria 2R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m vs 115 m+14%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 3,310 cd+30%
  3. Weight87 g vs 95 g+9%

Why is Aria 2R better than oStar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $706.5
Petzl Aria 2RPetzl Aria 2R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g95 g
Modes & features
Colours—Yellow, Black
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