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Petzl Aria 2R RGB vs Petzl PIXA R

What Aria 2R RGB does better (5) and where PIXA R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Petzl PIXA R
Petzl · 2025PIXA R
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $75
5.4Brightness & throw4.6
5.0Battery & charging2.5
8.0Build & durability7.3

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than PIXA R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 12 h8.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 90 m+28%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 2,020 cd+64%
  4. Weight95 g vs 130 g+37%
  5. Maximum output625 lm vs 600 lm+4%

Why is PIXA R better than Aria 2R RGB?

PIXA R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Petzl PIXA RPetzl PIXA R≈ $755.0
Light output
Maximum output625 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m90 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h12 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight95 g130 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black, Yellow
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