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Petzl Aria 2 RGB vs Sigma Buster 800 HL

What Aria 2 RGB does better (3) and where Buster 800 HL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 2 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Sigma Buster 800 HL
Sigma · 2022Buster 800 HL
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
5.7Brightness & throw7.8
7.5Battery & charging3.0
5.6Build & durability3.2

Why is Aria 2 RGB better than Buster 800 HL?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 9 h11.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Weight106 g vs 150 g+42%

Why is Buster 800 HL better than Aria 2 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 170 m+48%
  2. Maximum output625 lm vs 800 lm+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output625 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m170 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h9 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Length / height—105 mm
Weight106 g150 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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