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Petzl Actik Core vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB

What Actik Core does better (2) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $50
5.4Brightness & throw5.4
5.0Battery & charging6.8
8.3Build & durability5.5

Why is Actik Core better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Weight88 g vs 106 g+20%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than Actik Core?

Aria 2 RGB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output625 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight88 g106 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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