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Petzl Aria 2 RGB vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What Aria 2 RGB does better (1) and where Buster 400 HL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw5.0
5.6Build & durability8.8

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than Buster 400 HL?

  1. Maximum output625 lm vs 400 lm+56%

Why is Buster 400 HL better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output625 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m—
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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