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Petzl Actik Core vs Petzl Aria 2R

What Actik Core does better (2) and where Aria 2R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Aria 2R
Petzl · 2023Aria 2R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
5.7Brightness & throw5.7
5.3Battery & charging5.9
8.2Build & durability6.3

Why is Actik Core better than Aria 2R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Weight88 g vs 95 g+8%

Why is Aria 2R better than Actik Core?

  1. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2RPetzl Aria 2R≈ $656.7
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 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight88 g95 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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