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Petzl Aria 1R Rgb vs Petzl Swift RL

What Aria 1R Rgb does better (4) and where Swift RL wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 1R Rgb
Petzl · 2026Aria 1R Rgb
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $100
4.2Brightness & throw7.2
6.0Battery & charging6.2
8.0Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Aria 1R Rgb better than Swift RL?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight94 g vs 110 g+17%
  3. Maximum runtime110 h vs 100 h+10%
  4. Charging time3.5 h vs 5 h+43%

Why is Swift RL better than Aria 1R Rgb?

  1. Maximum output475 lm vs 1,100 lm2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m vs 155 m2.1×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,410 cd vs 6,010 cd4.3×
  4. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output475 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity1,410 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)75 m155 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3.5 h5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Weight94 g110 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlue, Red, Green—
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