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Petzl Aria 1 RGB vs Petzl Aria 2

What Aria 1 RGB does better (1) and where Aria 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.7
8.3Battery & charging7.6
6.0Build & durability7.6

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than Aria 2?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 100 h+10%

Why is Aria 2 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,410 cd vs 3,310 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 115 m+53%
  3. Maximum output475 lm vs 625 lm+32%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $408.2
Light output
Maximum output475 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA, AA
Maximum runtime110 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight105 g106 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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