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Petzl Aria 1R vs Silva Explore 5

What Aria 1R does better (1) and where Explore 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Silva Explore 5
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.8
2.1Battery & charging7.1
6.4Build & durability5.2

Why is Aria 1R better than Explore 5?

  1. Weight94 g vs 116 g+23%

Why is Explore 5 better than Aria 1R?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 700 lm+56%
  2. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $454.6
Silva Explore 5Silva Explore 5≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output450 lm700 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime3 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight94 g116 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursYellow, Black—
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