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Petzl Aria 1 RGB vs Petzl Aria 1R

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

Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
4.0Brightness & throw4.8
7.8Battery & charging2.1
6.1Build & durability6.4

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than Aria 1R?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 3 h36.7×
  2. Maximum output475 lm vs 450 lm+6%

Why is Aria 1R better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Weight105 g vs 94 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $454.6
Light output
Maximum output475 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m—
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h3 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight105 g94 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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